Mongolian Death Worm

Appearance
The Mongolian Death Worm is a giant worm that supposedly lives in the Gobi desert in Mongolia. It was brought to the attention of the west by Roy Chapman Andrew, but he didn't believe in the creature himself. The worms are measured to be between two and five feet long and have thick, bright red bodies. It has no head or any legs and it is said to be so poisonous that you can die instantly just by touching it.

Behavior
The worm is said to travel under the sand of the desert, creating waves on the surface that allows it to be detected. People have said that the worm can kill at a distance, either by spraying venom or an electric discharge. It hibernates underground most of the year except for the months of June and July when it becomes active again. It has also been reported that it is more likely to come to the surface when it rains or when the ground is wet. The Mongolians have said that touching any part of the worm's body means instant death and/or extreme pain. They have also said that the worm preys on camels and lays eggs inside their intestines which eventually gave the worm its red skin. Furthermore, the worm's venom is said to be so powerful that it can melt metal and locals have said that the worm is attracted to the color yellow. It is also said that the worm has a preference to poisonous plants such as the goyo (a poisonous plant native to the Gobi desert.)