


Mango worms are the larvae of the mango or tumbu fly. Mango worm infestations lead to painful boils that run the risk of infections or other diseases, but they are generally not fatal. Dogs step in a puddle with newly hatched worms, and within 25 seconds the worms will burrow into the host dog’s skin to start growing on their journey to becoming mango flies. Mango worms, also known as mangoworms or tumbu worms, are an African parasite that afflicts dogs and other mammals. Painful boils that erupt into squirming maggots-it sounds like something from a horror movie. The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research.Īttention: Some images and content in this post may be disturbing to some readers.
