They are gross and disgusting and most people kill them on sight.
They are slugs…a Limax maximus to be specific.
This slug is common in the Pacific Northwest and from the number of them found in the flower garden in my back yard, common isn’t the word to describe these unwanted critters. I found this particular slug crossing the walkway here on Nov. 18. After all the cold weather we have had here, I was surprised it was still crawling around.
However, they are critters and after all, this is Camera Critters.
Misty Dawn’s Camera Critter Meme is a great way see critters the world over. Go to the homepage here to see more. Then join the fun and add your own.
8 comments:
I'll take your slugs over my ticks any day.
Oh it is long! It is so different than what we have here, shorter and flat. I can't smash something like that, yaicks!
Great close up!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
I find slugs quite fascinating ... as long as they don't eat my plants!
Great close up!
But isn't this one og the good guys? I think this one is a keeper. It feeds on the bad broen ones. Lovelly pic of the slimy crawler. :)
Not my favourite critter, but at least they aren't as bad as the ones that eat all of my veggies in the garden - Margy
I like your slug. I went on an outdoor adventure with my students, and the instructor taught us to appreciate the ones we saw in the forest.
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