EP 7: REAL OR FAKE: THE MONGOLIAN DEATH WORM

I would like to introduce you all to my ARCH NEMESIS The Mongolian Death Worm!! Don't let the name fool you, you might read the word worm and think ok Dylan we get it your scared of everything, but after hearing todays episode you might see why I feel how I feel. This legendary creature is reportedly found in the sands of The Gobi Desert and from what some say, HUMANS are their favorite prey. So, if you would like to join me grab a blanket and lets listen to whether this creature is real or fake and I'll also tell you about my own personal experience with The Mongolian Death Worm.

Some facts about The Mongolian Death Worm

A map of where the Gobi Desert is located

The Gobi Desert and all its beauty

An image of a Lizard Worm

An image of a Red Sand Boa

The worm from the movie Dune that I imagined the Mongolian Death Worm looked like

The worm from Laos that I found in my house and shower, The OG Arch nemesis

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