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I had a brain eating parasite once but it died of starvation 😢

Fear unlocked: Going outside

Parasites are so spooky, we just thousands of these kinds of things that look and act like cosmic horrors 😭😭

That's not a vampire fish, that's a lamprey. Vampire fish are small transparent mfs. Lamprey are scavengers.

Moral of the story: Eradicate all bugs that approach you and don't go near stagnant water

I'm never fricking leaving my house

Moral of the story: Don’t kill standard household spiders, because they are the bane of mosquitoes

The "Vampire fish" shown is actually a lamprey, which is harmless to humans. Lamprey don't even live within the Amazon, they live throughout North america where they use their strange mouths to latch on to other fish and suck their blood. Vampire fish are an actual fish species found in the Amazon, however, they are not a species of catfish and do not mutilate your reproductive organ. The species of fish he describes here, the Candiru, is a small species of catfish that lives in the Amazon and is RUMORED to swim up the male reproductive organ, they are also called the Toothpick fish or Vampire fish, however, the previously mentioned Vampire fish is an entirely different species than the Candiru.

Btw the Vampire Fish is more or less bull. There’s only been one alleged attack, and it does NOT look like a Lamprey.

Toxoplasma Gondi is also said to infect humans and increase the infectee's affevtion towards cats On an unrelated note I have 72 cats and am looking for a 73rd

Thanks, now I have more things to be terrified of, as if the world wasn't scary enough.

Worth mentioning that the Vampire fish/Candiru section is incorrect. Candiru are indeed catfish and have spines, but they don't look like eels or have concentric circles of teeth. The photograph in the section is actually of a lamprey, which does have these features, but lampreys are much larger, don't attack prey in this way, and don't have backwards-facing spines. Instead, they latch on to the outside of their prey - usually larger fish - and use their teeth to bore into their victim's flesh.

no bullshit, no intro, straight to the point. amazing

"Why don't you ever leave Europe?" "Hahaha no thanks. I like being healthy."

super creepy, extremely interesting evolutionwise. Biologist (entomologist/arachnologist) here, and sorry.. I really don't want to be mean, I actually really like your videos, but I just can't help but correct some points. Already the first one, the author mixed up things dramatically. The unfamously known fish attracted by the ammonium in pee and capable of entering your urethra are Candiru. Small species of catfish. Also this actually happens extremely rarely and the specimens doing so a very small. The images (and sketch) though show Lamprey's. These are way bigger (120 cm (47 in) and not(edit: "real fish" but) "jawless fish". It is again very rare, but possible, that they attach to humans. They are not attracted by ammonium. Both animals may be called "Vampire fish" in the vernacular, hence the obvious confusion. And I'm not wanting to be mean, but IF you are putting out this content (which can be very interesting), it might be a good idea to make a detailed fact check. The more so when dealing with somewhat lurid themes. And I'm aware that does not necessarily come natural to non-professionals, but the scientific names really can help to avoid confusion. You did that even in this video, so you can do it. Sandflies, and once more, vernaclar name referring to several pretty distinct families/species. "Fun" fact about the sandflies aka Phlebotomidae=Leishmania parasites vector, foreign soldiers in the Iraquian war actually were badly surprised be these little critters. They simply had been completely ignorant of their existance and the issues they could cause on the troups (in contrary to the native opponents of course). The military had to adapt and find a solution to protect the soldiers. Phlebotomes are actually very bad fliers, so about 1/2 meter nets around the bases did the job quite well. Also why bites occur mostly on the feet and lower legs. Toxoplasma is a protozoan of microscopic size. I might be a little nitpicking here, put choosing a worm as image could be misleading. That aside, extremely fascinating parasite that, just as you said, without any other issue, can have an influence on your risk taking behavious. Studies have found that the percentage of people carrying the parasite is higher in those engaging in extreme sports relative to the average population. Toxoplasma btw does the same to mice. They get bolder, less fearful and are more prone tapproach cats instead of avoiding them. Which of course benefits the parasite, which wants to end up in the cat's body.

HOLY- Loved the video thank you!!

Keep making those Amazing Videos!

great video!! you and other content creators like you inspire me to make similar content like this some day

I found this quite educational. For instance, I learned that I don't want to leave the house ever again!

do every deadly venom next!

Parasites are too strange and creepier and my fear of parasite is loa loa, guinea worm and botfly

Apparently gongylonema pulchrum infections are incredibly rare, only 50 worldwide infections since 1850 and some case studies have shown the worms infesting the mouth rather than the throat is more common but both do happen. I wouldn't worry about it though, so no need to lose sleep tonight

Australia will never see me

5:57 about that i went to the beach. It actually depends on what place your are from the area, as long there is less mosquitos you should be safe. When going to places like this, always bring a spray for mosquitoes and lotion for mosquitoes also so you do not get that bitten much also!

Please make every national park explained Love your channel

Love how the Australian paralysis tick is drawn like a reaper leviathan

Honestly bot flies would be my first choice of parasite if I was to get one, mostly cuz the larvae are prone to bacterial infections so they secrete a natural antibiotic keeping the wound clean. They also mature after a couple months leaving you with almost no damage other than needing therapy.

Thanks for the video.....Now I can live in constant fear☺️

I love watching these types of videos before going to sleep

Quick question, I thought botfly laid eggs only on wounds etc. but... it seems it can be anywhere? Also, I had one on the top of my head once when I was a kid, and my boyfriend did also. It's not rare at all here. It was a horrible throbbing pain, but it resolves quite quickly.

I love how he never reassures us he's like and this thing can kill you and moves on not even saying how easy it is to remove it get better

Im a vampire fish when im near him

Not pork tapeworm, i oftenly eat cooked pork and never get sick of the worm.

After all that, toxoplasmosis is chill af

First we got the nutritional deficiency balls then we got the sheldon family dancing now we got Loa Loa balls💀

I love that there are countryballs can you do insects next?

For those not seeing the pattern, stagnant water is a breeding ground for all insects and infections, like mosquitos If you see stagnant water from say a bucket or your dogs water bowl, pour it out every day and either turn it over or wash and refill it And obviously don’t drink from puddles

This guy just teaching us not to leave our house or eat lmao

Paralysis ticks hurt like hell. I live on the north coast of NSW Australia and been host to many of those little bastards.. it's like a little itch and as soon as you scratch it's like a red hot blunt nail Going through you but through your whole body.. and that's before they engorge themselves and release the really nasty venom.. I've never had one get to that point but just the initial bit and it's a miserable experience.

Of course I come across this while procrastinating studying for my Parasitology class. Lots of bangers here, Trypanosoma brucei would've been a great addition too

This is why i dont leave my house

Imagine you can just tell the loa loa "hey, you in my eye, scootch a little, I can't see" and the worm be like "my bad bro" and move aside so it won't interfere with your eyesight

The first one, while called the vampire fish, is better known as the candiru, and despite the legends, there is only one somewhat dubious account of such an event occurring. That being said, it is not entirely preposterous as the candiru is known for being a hill parasite, meaning it squeezes into the gills of other fish and feeds off of them

Ah yes, the perfect video to ear to (I have a bad gag reflex that goes off from just brushing my teeth)

oh..yea no i’ll off my shelf.

Great I'm never going below 50° latitude

These deadliest parasites are a stark reminder of the hidden dangers lurking in nature, from the excruciating pain of vampire fish attacking in Amazon waters to the terrifying reality of brain-eating amoebas in stagnant ponds.

You got the vampire fish part wrong. What you were trying to show was the candiru.

Would you find any of these in California San Diego maybe or LA

How do i get a job or house in Antarctica?

great! time to freeze myself so no parasites get me (i live in constant fear after watching this video)

Everyone: “Go outside! Get some sun!” Outside:

Thank you you made me traumatised

This is the stuff of nightmares. I am now scarred for life after witnessing this.

half of them aren't deadly

I bet that at least 3/4 of these live in Australia

Watching this while eating was very interesting and scary

this guy gives me new phobias.

The fact my legs are itching right now

TIL if I need to pee into the Amazon river I should do it in short bursts

You chose the wrong fish for the vampire fish, its not a lamprey but a small thin catfish about an inch long called a Candiru and its small enough to go up your urethra.

when u said ur body is shutting down my screen perfectly went dark bc of my battery

Yearly holiday?!? That would be a DREAM

I’m gonna need some of those elephant worms… for research…

This is terrifying !

as an anatomy student, i now think i have all of these.

If our positions were switched that day, would our fates be different? Bonus points to whoever can name whoever said that quote

Hey there, I’m a MD of a tropical country, just wanted to add a few things about toxoplasmosis: The eggs need 24-72 hours outside the body of the cat to become infectant (sporulated oocysts), so the chances of a human that cleans the litter box everyday getting sick from their domestic house cat are close to zero. You CAN’T catch toxoplasmosis from petting a cat, or even by being bitten by one. Most cats: 1- DO NOT transmit the disease, and when infected eliminate unparasitic eggs (unsporulated oocysts) in the feces for 1-3 weeks only. 2- Catch the disease in the first 2 months of their lives. 3- Are infected through eating rodents or birds, so a well-fed cat at home is less likely to get infected. A lot of people already had toxoplasmosis, and most cases are due to the ingestion of undercooked meat of animals. France, for example, has a high prevalence due to this. IF YOU ARE PREGNANT and your country do not test for toxoplasmosis during pre-natal care, assume you are vulnerable for the infection. You should always consult with your OB-GYN, but here are a few things you can do to prevent getting the disease: - Wash your hands with soap when handling soil, such as after gardening. - Clean the litter box of your cat every day, preferably more than once, and wash the hands with soap right away - Never eat raw or undercooked meat of any kind - Be careful with raw greens, as they can also harbor infectant eggs that are in the soil, wash them well or eat only well-cooked vegetables during pregnancy. Things you SHOULDN’T DO: - Abandon your cat during pregnancy (or any other circumstances) Hope it helps! The CDC has an easy-to-understand section about toxoplasmosis, if anyone has interest in knowing more

You forgot haemonchus , a parasite that attaches to your small intestine and sucks blood until you die

Even though I have an extreme phobia of parasites and worms; I couldn't stop watching. Regardless of whether it cause minor anxiety and paranoia 💀😷

Who else got really itchy while watching this... Specifically in the eyes

Wait my sister has a cat, but the cat is healthy and I don’t think I have toxoplasmosis, right?? I can sleep knowing I won’t die tomorrow?

New fear unlocked: GOING OUT OF HOME

I literally can't tell if this is an AI Voice or not

The first one is a lamprey. The youtuber had it confused with the Candiru. The real amazon vampire fish is a much bigger fish but it's not parasitic.

And that's why I will go nowhere near the equator.

I wanted to have a nightmare tonight, thank you!

The "vampire fish" picture was a Lamprey, from the great lakes and is parasitic for blood

No fear unlocked going in off places

ah, perfect material for my horror d&d campaign

"one more video before bed" This was a humongous mistake

One thing I learned: we must destroy all files and mosquitoes

Before i get to the bot fly I've saw a squirrel with a bot fly larva the size of it scary right😨

9:00 i know what I have to do but I dont have the strength to do it

Kay, never going outside again.

Okay I had an anxiety attack from filarial worms

The only way I can learn about these is to listen because parasites FREAK me out...especially the worms. I cannot even...🤢

And Naegliria Folowri is back

I wanted to have nightmares tonight, thanks

2nd one really hurts

I know you have done something similar before, but how about explaining the most widespread religions (like christianity, hinduism, buddhism, etc)?

im going to actually lock myself in my room for the rest of my life

8:46 how is this video not taken down yet

11 new fears unlocked

New fear unlocked: local cosmic horror

Moral of the *Australian Paralysis Tick* story don't go to Australia

Why the Australian paralysis tick kinda look like that one subnautica leviathan? 💀💀💀💀

That vampire fish swimming up your part thing is a myth.

Me and the loa loa boutta team up and get me my sharingan, I’ll be unstoppable