I found an earthworm in the middle of my kitchen floor this morning. Is this a sign of a problem?

Asked by Sabotage82 (615

) October 29th, 2009

For starts, I live in a split level duplex. I am in the lower level that is half way underground. The place is plenty old. I believe it was built in the 60’s.

Anyway, this morning I walked into my kitchen and found an earthworm lying in the middle of my kitchen floor. I have no idea where it got in. I looked around the kitchen; I didn’t see any holes. Does anybody know if this could be a sign of a bigger problem that I am not aware of in terms of the condition of the house? Has anybody else ever found an earthworm lying randomly on your floor?

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Is it raining? Rain drives them out of the ground, and one could have randomly wiggled in.

dpworkin (27085

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It has been raining. That is a possibility. But that has never happened in any other place I live. I was thinking it might be easier since I do live half way underground.

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I think the moisture caused a one-time event. I doubt you have a problem.

dpworkin (27085

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I wouldn’t worry about it. If it has been raining then the earthworm has come out of the ground, and they can crawl/squirm for long distances. This one just happened to come inside out of the rain, and into your warm apartment. No big deal.

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Thanks for the input. Made for an interesting morning. My girl hates worms. So I pestered her all through breakfast about it. lmao.

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