Paralyzing Leech

A boy entered the water;
Innocent and unaware,
His movements ceased.

Taking him away,
An army of them,
Little blue worms.

— Verses from distant places

Basic Information

Anatomy

The Paralyzing Leech is very similar to any leech in its shape: long and narrow, when not fed. It has usually a blue color and small fangs with which it inserts the paralyzing poison into their victims.

Genetics and Reproduction

The Paralyzing Leeches are hermaphrodites, but reproduce sexually with each other. They lay eggs that hatch usually between 6 and 7 weeks.

Growth Rate & Stages

The eggs around 6 weeks after laid. The sexual maturity is reached around 12 weeks after birth, and a leech can live up to 9 months.

Ecology and Habitats

Water bodies in hot places are the optimal habitat for these leeches, that is found in the jungles and rainforests of Northern Melung.

Dietary Needs and Habits

The Paralyzing Leeches feed exclusively of blood. They attack their in swarms, and the high number of individuals summed to the paralyzing toxins of their teeth makes their prey unable to escape.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Its two eyes are not fully developed and serve mostly to detect big differences in lighting. They find their preys identifying movements in the water, and have small organs that smell blood.

Lifespan

9 months

Average Length

5 cm (adult)

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Their body is dark blue with some darker spots, imitating the cwater where they are usually found.