Are there leeches in Alabama?

Yes there are, but they are not particularly abundant. They are usually found only in swampy or non running waters. But not always, there are some found in rivers and creeks. Getting a leech on you is really kind of a rite of passage. read more

4. Once the leech is detached from your body, get rid of immediately, as it will try to reattach itself. The leech may curl up and reattach itself to your finger. A sudden, forceful flick should remove the leech from your finger. Notes: A leech will feed on you as long as it can or until it is full. read more

The most commonly encountered freshwater invertebrates of Alabama are represented by seven phyla: Annelida, Arthropoda, Mollusca, Aschelminthes, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, and Porifera. These invertebrates all spend at least a portion, if not all, of their lifecycle in aquatic ecosystems. read more