Stuffed toy maggot? Ewwww.

OK, I admit it. I didn't want to get this disgusting MAGGOT for our gift shop, but Sue was convinced that people would want them. Guess what? She was right! Despite the icky ewww factor, and despite the fact that it took me forever to "get around to" taking its photo, and it took Lee just as long to "get around to" putting it online, Sue was already selling them to delighted customers on the phone. I have never been a maggot fan, and I'm still not convinced I want to take one home, but we do aim to please and it seems many of you out there LIKE these things - or like to freak out your friends with them. Actually, they seem to get more giggles than I would have suspected. So, you asked for it. HERE IT IS! (Ewww.) And it's priced just right for all you maggot-lovers!

Our maggot stuffed animal toy

This engaging, realistic-looking stuffed maggot is soft and cuddly. Its body is made of soft plush fabric and shows well-defined segments. The body is light golden yellow. Our maggot has a kindly expression and promises not to gross you out too much. This maggot makes a nice pet, gift, novelty, presentation piece for a school project, or gag gift. Have you noticed how some guys call each other "Maggot"? What could be a more perfect gift! Sometimes veterinarians like to keep maggot replicas on the desk as visual aids for discussions! See our other maggot toys and gifts.

About maggots

The word "maggot" is a general term referring to the larval stage of flies, but can be applied to the larval stage of many other insects.Certain kinds of maggots have been used for centuries in wound treatment, since maggots eat only eat deads tissue and leave healthy live tissue alone. There is some question as to whether maggot secretions create, in themselves, harmful bacteria. Maggots can come in large quantities and are usually found in rotting meat around garbage cans or dead animals. Maggots develop into flies, so there is the potential for flies to become numerous if maggots are left to develop to the adult stage.