'Dave': A Gigantic Earthworm Ever Found Yet Killed (Video)

A Cheshire gardener found a gigantic earthworm, which was dubbed "Dave." It measured about 40 cm (15.7 in) long and weighed 26 grams.

According to the Press association (PA), Dave is the largest earthworm ever found in the United Kingdom. It is just like a small snake in size.

Emma Sherlock, a scientist from the Natural History Museum in London told the National Geographic that she was bowled over by the size of the worm when she opened the plastic box they sent it in. She further said that she looks forward to seeing if anyone can find an even bigger example by joining in the Earthworm Watch survey this autumn.

Sherlock added that Dave is not just long, it is also nearly twice as heavy as any other wild earthworm ever seen weighing the same as a small chocolate bar. She explained that with worm this size Paul must have an incredibly fertile and well-drained veg plot with the decaying matter quickly recycled back into the soil. She also emphasized that earthworms are significant to keep soils healthy, as noted by Telegraph.

The gardener who found this massive Lumbricus Terrestris is Paul Rees. He was then gardening in his vegetable patch when he found the earthworm. Meanwhile, his stepson George named the world's largest earthworm "Dave."

#Davetheworm found then killed https://t.co/1JkPweVfC6 #worm #earthworm @PoorDaveTheWorm

— Death by Hibachi (@deathbyhibachi) November 7, 2016

On the other hand, Dave was killed for scientific reasons. It will be exhibited on display at part of the collection of the Natural History Museum. This made some people angry and expressed their sentiments on its Twitter account, @poordavetheworm.

they didn't even give me a trendy name like Wormy McWormFace #davetheworm @BBCBreakfast — Dave The Worm (@PoorDaveTheWorm) November 4, 2016

I am moved to tears by the #justicefordave campaign...... or I would be if I had eyes #Davetheworm — Dave The Worm (@PoorDaveTheWorm) November 4, 2016

It is reported that this type of earthworm species is usual in Europe. They normally grow up to 10 inches. On the hand, these do not survive for long because they have many predators. They often reach six years old in captivity.