Worm in enclosure

Coconikki

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Hello!
I have posted before asking about a tiny worms I found in my Leopard Tortoise enclosure.
This evening I found this worm. It’s seemed bigger than the others I found previously.
Could it be a garden worm of some type?? I do purchase local organic greens and I do my best to rinse well before I feed.
I also have a TON of isopods in the enclosure.
My substrate is coco coir under orchid bark.
Any info would be appreciated.

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Coconikki

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Yes I did remove it. I’m not sure if there are more. I’ll have to check when the lights are on. I googled it and it looks like a “grub”?
 

TammyJ

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Sure looks like "garden" worm or larval stage insect. Doesn't look harmful to me. Looks edible.
 

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