Can I order leeches?
Leech Ordering and Shipping is Worldwide! No matter where you are in the world, we ship Leeches to your location. The leeches will arrive alive to your doorstep, just a few days after shipping.
Are there leeches in Mo?
Habitat and Conservation Leeches are most abundant in warm, calm, shallow waters of ponds and lakes, especially in areas choked with vegetation and various debris.
How much does a pound of leeches cost?
| LEECHES (Leeches are sold by the pound) | Price for 1 pound |
|---|---|
| Small Leeches Approx 25-30 dozen per pound | $37.00 OUT OF STOCK |
| Medium Leeches Approx 20-25 dozen per pound | $41.00 OUT OF STOCK |
| Large Leeches Approx 12-15 dozen per pound | $43.00 OUT OF STOCK |
| Extra Large Leeches Approx 8-10 dozen per pound | $44.00 OUT OF STOCK |
How much does a dozen leeches cost?
Price Details
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Large- Jumbo Leeches: 1 pound | $40.00 |
| Large- Jumbo Leeches: 5 pounds | $200.00 |
| Large- Jumbo Leeches: 10 pounds | $400.00 |
Where can I find leeches?
Leeches are most commonly found in shallow areas of lakes among plants, under rocks, sticks, logs, and attached to decaying leaves.
How much does a medicinal leech cost?
Pricing
| Medicinal Leech Price List ** | |
|---|---|
| 7-99 leeches* | $ 18.15/each |
| 100 or more leeches | $ 16.15/each |
| LE2004 HIRUDO SALT | |
| 25 gm (makes 50 liters/13 gallons) | $ 15.00/each |
What does a river leech look like?
Leeches are real creatures that look like flat, wide, segmented worms with suction cups on each end of their bodies. Usually a dark brown, green, or black color, leeches can be plain or feature spots and stripes. These unique creatures can range in size from less than an inch to nearly 10 inches in length.
How big is a jumbo leech?
A jumbo leech when flat is about 2 inches long, when it stretches out it may be 6 inches long. A large leech is about 1-2 inches flat and 41/2 inches stretched out. A medium is about 1 inch flat and 21/2 inches stretched out.
How long do leeches live?
It generally takes about 2 weeks for the eggs to hatch into little leeches—about 5 per cocoon. They become reproductively mature in about a year. A leech can live from 2–8 years.
How are leeches sold?
Leeches are sold as medium, large or jumbo, which is determined by the number per pound. He tries to get his to large or jumbo size before he harvests them.
Where can I buy fresh leeches?
Leechtrapper Your #1 source for quality leeches directly from the trapper. From our ponds to your door, we guarantee you fresh leeches, dependable on time shipping and prices that won’t suck you dry.
Where do leeches live in a pond?
Leeches are most abundant in warm, calm, shallow waters of ponds and lakes, especially in areas choked with vegetation and various debris. They usually avoid light. Some species hide under stones or under submerged logs; others live in the bottom muck; others “loop” among plants in gently moving waters of streams.
What is a leech worm?
Leeches are segmented worms with flattened bodies. They are usually black or brown, although some species are brightly colored. Many leeches have attractive speckled or striped patterns.
What are the different sizes of ribbon leeches?
Our ribbon leeches come in 3 different sizes Medium, Large, and Jumbo. We have worked hard and come up with a way to keep pre packaged leeches in a way that does not require a lot of up keep. All that you have to do take the leeches out of the shipping container that they come in and put them in the refrigerator at 38° to 42° F.
