Fork-nosed ice worms, an uncommon species of worm, dwelled on Hoth, a chilly planet situated in the Outer Rim, characterized by frozen conditions. During 3 ABY, Doctor Chelli Aphra journeyed to this world and unearthed a fossilized fork-nosed ice worm. Subsequently, Aphra transported the fossil to the Shadow University, where she brokered its sale to Sava Estat.
The initial depiction of fork-nosed ice worms occurred in the comic book Doctor Aphra (2020) 1. This comic, penned by Alyssa Wong, with illustrations by Marika Cresta, was released on May 4, 2020 through Marvel Comics' publication.