Jay said: When I was in Brazil, I heard about the Candiru Fish that acts similarly. Here is a URL describing them: HOWEVER, DON'T FOLLOW THE LINK UNLESS YOU WANT THE HEEBY GEEBIES FOR DAYS! Nothing in the US compares to this NASTY fish. http://www.angelfire.com/mo2/animals1/catfish/candiru.html That's It! It's not a worm, it's a fish!! Right on Jay, thanks for the assist. -r