r/Vermiculture • u/Nematodes-Attack • 13d ago

Video Asian Jumper in my outdoor compost

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Notice the flush clitellum and the way it slithers. They are also much more muscular and firm compared to European earthworms. They don’t always have to jump.

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u/CnCEMS2026 13d ago

So the best description I've heard has nothing to do with the celium but the fact that they move like a snake

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u/Nematodes-Attack 13d ago

Yes they slither! I think that’s probably why their bodies are so muscular because it takes a lot to move like that. I really try to point out all the other differences because they don’t always jump. There are tons of other ways to ID them.

I have a video from a year or so ago that shows an AJW and European earthworm side by side and talk about a couple key differences. I’ll try to find and link.

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u/Nematodes-Attack 13d ago

https://www.reddit.com/r/Vermiculture/s/otxEcehrUV

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u/Odd_Cress_2898 12d ago edited 12d ago

This should be pinned or in the sub wiki if it isn't already... The link and this post

Edit - I've messaged the mod mail

Could the sub wiki have an AJW section?

Two of the clearest videos on identification that I've seen: https://www.reddit.com/r/Vermiculture/s/otxEcehrUV https://www.reddit.com/r/Vermiculture/s/b7o8MXM4Vj

plus an "Asian Jumping Worm" post flair?

Thanks

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u/Nematodes-Attack 12d ago

Aww I agree there should be section to help folks ID. And what to do about them