feralnostalgia: constantflux: A coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a maggot or the larva of a bluebottle fly (Protophormia sp.) with tiny teeth-like fangs extending from its mouth. The maggots of this fly are used medicinally to clean wounds. The maggots are sterilised and placed in the wound, where they feed on dead tissue and leave healthy tissue untouched. Their saliva contains anti- bacterial chemicals which maintain sterility in the area. Maggots are used on ulcers and deep wounds away from organs or body cavities, most often being used to treat diabetic ulcers on the feet. via (hallakol:freshphotons) this guy deserves his own meme. the first time I saw pictures of this treatment I couldn’t sleep for ages.  everything is cuddlier under a microscope. SO cute! Always wondered how the faces of maggots and other worms looked like.

feralnostalgia:

constantflux:

A coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a maggot or the larva of a bluebottle fly (Protophormia sp.) with tiny teeth-like fangs extending from its mouth. The maggots of this fly are used medicinally to clean wounds. The maggots are sterilised and placed in the wound, where they feed on dead tissue and leave healthy tissue untouched. Their saliva contains anti- bacterial chemicals which maintain sterility in the area. Maggots are used on ulcers and deep wounds away from organs or body cavities, most often being used to treat diabetic ulcers on the feet.

via (hallakol:freshphotons)

this guy deserves his own meme.

the first time I saw pictures of this treatment I couldn’t sleep for ages.  everything is cuddlier under a microscope.

SO cute! Always wondered how the faces of maggots and other worms looked like.