Three giant parasites explode out of zombie praying mantis

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Published 2015-09-27

This video was taken in Papua, Indonesia. We saw it happen five or six times before we finally managed to capture it on video. The horsehair worms infect the prey and modify the brain chemistry in such a way that when the parasite is ready to emerge, the victim commits suicide in water. The worm then emerges, lays eggs in the water, and the circle of life continues. Read the wikipedia article on Nematomorpha for more information.

All Comments (21)

@DBZMacky 5 years ago

I believe this is where one would say Kill it with fire
@angeldevil110 6 years ago

i shifted and my headphone cord touched me and i actually yelled
@killgorgamer 1 year ago

It is absolutely insane that parasites of these lengths can fit in insects
@Incredible_Mr.E 7 months ago

It's insane to think about a parasite that controls the hosts mind and leads it to suicide. What an incredible world we live in
@inblooks 7 years ago

Sequel: Giant Praying Mantises explode out of parasites. The tables have been turned.
@megan8596 5 years ago

tbh i just feel bad for the mantis bro...
@urban_gse_ 3 years ago

History: Deleted Laptop: Yeeted Holy Water: NEEDED
@bluedog843 2 years ago

The fact that things like this can literally live inside us just freaks me the fuck out.
@VazzyCow 5 years ago

Alright, time to bleach my eyes
@TheAaronFreeze 5 years ago

When a mantis is literally praying
@Cleatus546 1 year ago

Those Praying Mantis are fascinating creatures. It's strange the way they turn their head and stare at you.The give a sense of intelligence. They make a good insect pet. They are king of the insects and will eat other pests.
@ooflord702 2 years ago

Mantis: Such a relief, I've been constipated for weeks.
@randomdude3557 5 years ago

Welcome to episode 67 of " Why is this in my recommendations? "
@ThePumpingiron27 6 years ago

I clicked this knowing I would regret it. I am disgusted...yet cant turn away!!! This is disgustingly fascinating!!
@arcayalove2526 2 years ago

I learned that when the worms wrap around each other they are reproducing. Instantly reproducing. Wow 😯
@GuukanKitsune 1 year ago

Fun fact: These are called Horsehair Worms, and when they emerge they are done growing and fully matured. Unless the host drowns, they usually live on just fine after passing them. I imagine it is like taking a huge and satisfying crap after feeling bloated and constipated for a couple months. They weren't attacking the mantis, the mantis was just in the way as they were trying to coil around one another get hot and heavy and make bebes. They were basically done with the mantis.
@panckakes8593 6 years ago

that praying mantis didn't pray enough.
@Seagullson 5 years ago

Let’s delete the universe
@actionjackson5759 1 year ago

If only all humans will help each other out this way and more, the world would be a better place
@geometrydasher101yt 2 years ago

Thank you for sparing that mantis' life! I was worried. I am gonna like and subscribe!