The Mongolian Death Worm’s native name, Olgoi-Khorkhoi, means “intestine worm”, due to its red blood-like color, and size, which is the size of an intestine. It has been described by many to be from 2-7ft long, have the ability to spit out a corrosive yellow saliva and to generate blasts of electricity. However this latter power is thought of as being folkloric by the nomads of the Gobi. Western culture has come to call this monster the “Mongolian Death Worm.”

Mongolian nomads believe the giant worm covers its prey with an acidic substance that turns everything a corroded yellow colour. Legend says that as the creature begins to attack it raises half its body out of the sand and starts to inflate until it explodes, releasing the lethal poison all over the unfortunate victim. The poison is so venomous that the prey dies instantly.

Luckily, this tiny Mongolian Death Worm is just a baby, and as creepy cute as can be!

Fun Fact: The movie Tremors is based on the legends of the Mongolian Death Worm.