I've got leopard slugs, which apparently don't eat plants but eat snails - how good is that
I have noticed a reduction in snails since the slug numbers have gone up.
cheers
Jodi
SnailsI didn't know what they were, but not long after there arrival, about 3 yrs ago - my mum was here one night when 2 of them were having an "intimate moment" on a wall in the fernery, and she had seen a documentary on them, so knew what they were.
That night, I sat up and watched this incredible display for about 2 hours (not trying to sound perverted or anything ) but they make a goey blob then both hang of a slimey thread and curl up together appearing like it is one giant slug, in a whirling spiral pattern. The thread flouresces, but also appears to have a blood supply running through it. When they are finished, one will make it's way back up the thread and clean it up - only leaving the "blob". It's the most incredible scene, and they are a really beautiful little creature, glad to have them here cheers Jodi |
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