SCP-839-1

Item #: SCP-839

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: All instances of SCP-839 are to be kept in containment chamber 839-1. The chamber is to be supplied with approximately half (1/2) of a kilogram of various plant matter daily. Mating of SCP-839 is to be regulated, and any extra instances of SCP-839 are to be kept in Foundation medical centers for treatment of ill individuals.

Description: SCP-839 appears to be a species of annelid composed of sugar, flavouring and colouring. A microscopic label stating "CANDIED WORM" is found near each instance's posterior, followed by a smaller label stating the instance's "flavour". Each "flavour" is currently designated as SCP-839-x.

SCP-839 is generally found in temperate areas. SCP-839's diet mainly consists of decomposing organic matter, however when there is no decaying matter apparent SCP-839 may ingest live plant matter. SCP-839 sexually reproduces. Mating [REDACTED], followed by the egg hatching into a newborn instance of SCP-839.

When SCP-839 is ingested by any mammal, it will burrow through the stomach lining and towards a specialized organ. The choice of organ appears to be dependent on SCP-839's "flavour". SCP-839 will then attach itself to the organ and slowly ingest it. While the organ disappears, SCP-839 will change in form and chemical composition in order to match the organ. SCP-839 does not act as a perfect replacement, and other effects may occur. This process may take █ to ██ days to complete.1

SCP-839 has an average lifespan of three years. Users of SCP-839 are recommended to replace their integrated instance with a new instance every two years.

Addendum 839-1: Current "flavours" of SCP-839

"Flavour"
Colouration
Organ Replaced
Other Effects
Designation

Cherry
Red
Heart
Increased blood sugar, Type-2 Diabetes
SCP-839-1

Blue Raspberry
Blue
Kidney (One)
Blue urine
SCP-839-2

Green Apple
Green
Eye (One)
Mild hallucinations, "greenish" tint
SCP-839-3

Watermelon
Pink
Brain
[DATA EXPUNGED]
SCP-839-4

Lemon
Yellow
Stomach
Less Fibre content, diarrhea (Note: recommended for use with other instances of SCP-839, due to the ulcers created)
SCP-839-5

Grape
Purple
Lung (one)
"Fruity" smell to breath
SCP-839-6

Orange
Orange
Liver
Increased acidity of bloodstream (Not recommended)
SCP-839-7

Footnotes

1. Similarities between the life cycles of SCP-839 and SCP-1517 has been noted. Investigation into the possibility of a shared origin is under investigation.