Saturday, March 7, 2015

Leeches

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Leeches are a type of worm that live in ponds
and lakes in areas with high vegetation, and 
some can live in the ocean. The leech is most
often thought of as disgusting, vile, or dangerous.
To a certain extent this is true for most leeches
but a certain endangered species of leech called
Hirudo Medicinalis is a leech that can be used for
extracting venom from snake bites and other 
poisonous creatures. This leech has saved the
lives of many people who live in areas containing
venomous creatures. The Leech can extract poison
by using one of its mouths, (Which are located on
both ends of the leech) and grips itself onto the skin of
its user with its razor sharp teeth and will suck the blood
and poison out of the bitten area.