They originally came from India and were first “officially” discovered in southern Florida about five years ago. Perhaps they arrived as eggs in the soil of decorative plants. As usual, by the time authorities realized another “invasive species” had arrived, the proverbial horse had left the barn, or in this case the snail, and theyContinue reading “World Traveler”
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Snail-road Crossing
Well, it isn’t actually a road that the snail is crossing, its a well-used walking and bicycling trail, and moving at a “snail’s pace” puts it at risk from a rolling bike tire or an inattentive pedestrian. It’s nearly across, so it likely will survive this crossing, provided it doesn’t run out of mucous. MoveContinue reading “Snail-road Crossing”
Slip-slidin’ Away
This creepy little slimer with the thin shell appears to be contemplating crossing the street. I really wouldn’t recommend it since per Wikipedia, they have an average speed of about 0.03 MPH with a record speed nearly double that held by “Archie,” who did 13 inches in 2 minutes decades ago in England. Besides he’dContinue reading “Slip-slidin’ Away”
Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings 