I found some that were still alive in my water butt after a day or two at least.
2007-05-02 09:32:19 · 12 answers · asked by Tom D 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
They must not have been earth-worms because I often see them dead in fresh puddles they have drowned in.
2007-05-03 01:18:09 · answer #1 · answered by chillipope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry this is not an answer but I think u will find it very interesting. I worked in the Ecuadorian rain forest and I found a large earth worm. It was about 3/4 of an inch and over a yard long . Many if the insects get very large there as they may be 10 years old.
2007-05-02 09:55:41 · answer #2 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is already a long time .maybe they had an island to escape to
worms tend to drown after a couple of hours in water
that is why they escape the ground when it gets water logged ,
and in worm culture toilets one has to place bricks or something that serves as an island to serve as a place to escape when there is too much water or urine in the system.
2007-05-02 21:19:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
earth worms dont live long in water if a fish spots em
2007-05-02 09:48:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only reason I'm responding to this question is because it gave me the best laugh I've had all day! If I ever put myself in a position for an earthworm to crawl up my butt, it would be because I'm dead and buried. Therefore, the answer is...., he would live out his natural lifespan 'cause he will keep on "cruising". LOL:>).
2016-05-19 00:26:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully not long, I would hope a nice large bass would eat it all up, while I reel in the nice large bass.
2007-05-02 09:45:24 · answer #6 · answered by George P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um, well, if you mean in dirt and water is coming down on it, i would think a few days, probably a week if they're lucky. hahaha
2007-05-02 09:36:32 · answer #7 · answered by Katy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
long enough to tempt a fish to bite anyway.
dont think ive ever drowned one yet.
2007-05-02 10:25:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not very long. they breath through their "skin". so they basically drown if they stay in water too long.
2007-05-02 09:35:58 · answer #9 · answered by Journey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until the fish eats it..
2007-05-02 09:47:08 · answer #10 · answered by nease174 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋