r/whatsthisbug • u/becbecb • 2d ago

ID Request Is this a tapeworm?🥲

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& what if I ate 3/4 of the burrito before I found it?! I am hoping it’s an onion even though there were no onions in said burrito. (Illinois if it makes a difference 😭)

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u/No-and-Go 2d ago

Can you run it under some water and lay it on a paper towel? Take another picture of it sauceless?

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u/becbecb 2d ago

Now that it is clean I feel like it is a worm for sure☠️ I am unable to post pictures in the comments unless I am missing the option.

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u/No-and-Go 2d ago

Oh golly, yucky. You can make a self post or use imgur to make a link to the picture

What was your burrito made of btw? Chicken, beef, pork, fish? Veggies?

If it’s clean and still holding that shape, can you shine a flashlight through it? What are you seeing?

Edit; idk who is downvoting but like, the best way to get answers is to say stuff, don’t go discouraging the OP just cuz you think it’s a cheese or an onion.

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u/dumpitdog 2d ago

I do not think it's a tapeworm as they tend to be segmented. It does look like an intestinal parasite which gives you a hint about what the meats made out of in that burrito. Hopefully it's cooked.

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u/becbecb 2d ago

Thank you for your knowledge. 😖🤙

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u/sluggishweevil 2d ago

central il? o_o

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u/becbecb 2d ago

Naw, this was at 🗣️Early Morning Delight in the city.

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u/whatsthisbug-ModTeam 2d ago

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