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Velvet Worm Soft Stuffed Plush Toy

Velvet Worm Soft Stuffed Plush Toy

$49.99 USD
$49.99 USD
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ANCIENT HUNTER OF THE FOREST FLOOR

❃ The velvet worm (phylum Onychophora) is a fascinating, soft-bodied invertebrate native to the moist leaf litter, rotting logs, and damp microhabitats of tropical and temperate rainforests across the Southern Hemisphere and equatorial regions. Ranging from one to several inches in length, this ancient creature is renowned for its velvety, water-repellent skin covered in microscopic, water-resistant bumps called papillae, as well as rows of unjointed, stubby clawed legs known as lobopods.

❃ Having remained virtually unchanged for over 500 million years, the velvet worm possesses one of nature's most extraordinary hunting adaptations: specialized slime cannons located on either side of its head. When pursuing prey such as crickets, spiders, or woodlice, it swiftly sprays twin jets of a sticky, protein-rich liquid that hardens instantly upon contact with the air. This rapid-setting slime completely immobilizes its target in a fraction of a second, allowing the velvet worm to safely approach.

❃ As secretive nocturnal carnivores, velvet worms avoid dry conditions and bright light, relying on sensitive antennae and specialized sensory bristles along their bodies to navigate dark forest floors. After subduing their prey, they use sharp internal jaws to inject digestive enzymes into the immobilized target, liquefying the tissue before consuming it. Ancient, stealthy, and biologically unique, the velvet worm is an enduring living fossil that offers an incredible glimpse into the dawn of animal life.

Toy Specifications:

Type Plush Toy for Ages 3+ 
Size 60cm (23.6") L × 5cm (2") W × 7cm (2.8") H
Material Plush & PP Cotton
Color As Pictured
  

Package Includes: 1 x Velvet Worm Soft Stuffed Plush Toy

Shipping time: Due to high demand please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery.

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 19 reviews.

Customer photo review of Velvet Worm Soft Stuffed Plush Toy

I got the velvet worm for my boyfriend as a late Christmas present and we are both in love! The velvet worm is so unique. We are still not sure if he should be called "wallace" or just "wormy".

Katherine C. 5/5 Verified

Velvet Worm Soft Stuffed Plush Toy

I wish this thing came in super size bc he’s so cute and I love him. Also if they had more colors. 11/10 would recommend

Alexandra S. 5/5 Verified

Velvet Worm Soft Stuffed Plush Toy

In shop the order details didnt update so i wasnt too sure what steps my order was in but it arrived sunday and its great my freind loves it

Juan V. 4/5 Verified

Velvet Worm Soft Stuffed Plush Toy

I got this for my boyfriend and he absolutely loved it!! It has a wire in it which is cool because you can bend it and it’ll stay but it’s not noticeable if you’re trying to cuddle with it. It’s WAY bigger than i was expected and i was super excited to give it to him! He mentioned how he thought velvet worms were cool one time so when i saw this i had to buy. It shipped out pretty quick too which was awesome! it’s super super cute and it’s fun to wear as a neck pillow😁😁

Ray L. 5/5 Verified

Velvet Worm Soft Stuffed Plush Toy

Super quick and cute and WAY bigger than i was expecting!! super excited to give it to my boyfriend!!

Ray L. 5/5 Verified

Velvet Worm Soft Stuffed Plush Toy

My great nephews love oxylotls. Which eat blood worms. Stuffed animals are freidns sp no eating

Diane M. 5/5 Verified

Velvet Worm Soft Stuffed Plush Toy

My daughter is studying invertebrates at college and was delighted with this velvet worm. Detailed and accurate.

Rachel C. 5/5 Verified

Velvet Worm Soft Stuffed Plush Toy

10 year old granddaughter adores her velvet worm, and has named her and given her jewellery. She carried it around her neck much of Christmas day.

Vanessa H. 5/5 Verified

Velvet Worm Soft Stuffed Plush Toy

It was the cutest plush I’ve ever had. It was super soft as well. I will be buying from this company again.

Kaylee S. 5/5 Verified

Velvet Worm Soft Stuffed Plush Toy

Lovely! My partner suggested you did a velvet worm, which I passed on to you in your FB group, so I thought she deserved to have an actual one!

Richard C. 5/5 Verified

Velvet Worm Soft Stuffed Plush Toy