Invasive Asian "crazy" worms (Amynthas agrestis) are increasingly being reported across Maine, according to the state's horticulturist.Native to East Asian countries such as South Korea and Japan ...

The invasive worms, which reproduce rapidly, are creating havoc in forests. They thrash around so violently that they can jump out of a person's hand. They also lose their tail — on purpose.

The Asian "crazy worm" looks pretty harmless, as earthworms do, but the little worm can do big damage. Unlike the vast majority of approximately 5,00o earthworm species on the planet, Amynthas ...

The transfer of crazy-snake worms from compost to seedbed, from mulch to property margins, has become increasingly vivid to Moreau, who is an avid hiker and hunter. "It's amazing.