Slugs and Snails

One way to kill a snail without using harmful materials is to place it in a container with salt. The salt will dehydrate the snail, ultimately leading to its death. It's important to responsibly dispose of the snail's remains afterward.

Once I saw a slug eating a dead snail.

I have photos of a slug eating a dead mouse! They're clearly carnivores!

Snails typically live in moist environments like ponds, rivers, and gardens. Blood flukes, on the other hand, require a specific freshwater environment to complete their lifecycle, often found in regions with poor sanitation and contaminated water sources.

No, slugs and snails do not hibernate. During cold weather, they may become less active and seek shelter to protect themselves from freezing temperatures. They can also aestivate during hot and dry conditions by burrowing underground to conserve moisture.

A slug typically has two pairs of tentacles on its head, one pair being longer and used for sensing, while the other is used for seeing. Slugs also have a single muscular foot that they use for movement.

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Limpets and barnacles are both marine organisms that live in intertidal zones. They both have a hard shell or exoskeleton that protects them from predators and desiccation. Additionally, they are both filter feeders, consuming food particles from the surrounding water.

Yes, all birds are warm blooded. They are not mammals because they don't produce milk for their young, they do not bear live young, but produces them in eggs and they don't have hair they have feathers.

a slug belongs to a snail family

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the stages of a full metamorphosis are the egg where the animal doesn't feed on milkweed yet,larva where it starts feeding on milkweed leaves,pupa where it forms a crysalis or cocoon,and last the adult that turns into a butterfly or moth.

Yes, some types of slugs DO eat ferns. There are several different types of land slugs, so the answer to the question of what do slugs eat depends on which slug you are referring to.

The Selenochlamys ysbryda, also known as the ghost slug, can grow over two inches long. It is white in color, and actually is nocturnal. Due to its color and its nocturnal habits, it was named a ghost. It is a carnivorous slug, and feeds upon earthworms. It has teeth, which are extremely sharp.

The Arion lusitanicus, also known as the Portuguese slug, is part of the family of the Arionidae slugs. It's a larger slug, and you might be able to recognize it by its reddish brown color. It primarily feeds upon leaves, grass, and other plants in a garden.

The Arion vulgaris, also known as the Spanish slug, is native to Spain, parts of western France, and the south of England. It can grow up to twelve centimeters long, and has dark antennae. It is considered to be a highly invasive species of slug, due to their copious inhabitance in gardens. They primarily eat weeds, clover, grass, and other vegetation.

The Arion ater, also known as the black slug, can grow up to ten to fifteen centimeters in size. As the common name suggests, this slug is black in color. However, despite the name, this slug has been seen as different colors, including white. It primarily eats vegetation, such as grass, clovers, and leaves.

It can take a snail several days to slither 100m, as they typically move at a slow pace of about 0.013 m/s. Snails move by contracting and relaxing their muscular foot to propel themselves forward using mucus for traction.

Land snails typically have thousands of tiny teeth arranged in rows on their radula, which is a feeding structure located in their mouth. These teeth help them scrape and grind their food, which is usually plant material.

i have owned 4 African land snails before and they can eat all sorts of fruits and veges such as lettuces ,bananas,plums, pares .pares are like a treat to snails they like it a lot and can be fed it really every day iv also herd they can eat soggy dog biscuits make shore it wet bit like it it braking apart. all sorts of soft fruit will do for all snails to eat

Snails prefer dark conditions as they are nocturnal creatures. Exposure to bright light can stress them and lead to dehydration. Providing them with places to retreat to in the dark will help keep them comfortable and healthy.

Snails live to be 100 years old on average

The tropical sea snail that is used to make tyrian dye is the purple dye murex or spiny dye-murex), its scientific name being Haustellum brandaris (also Murex brandaris or Bolinus brandaris).

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A ruler with smaller, more closely spaced markings will provide a more precise measurement of the distance traveled by the snail. A metric ruler with millimeter markings would be the best option to achieve precise measurements.

Female squid lay eggs only once in their lifetime. They lay many eggs at one time at die shortly afterwards. Two weeks later, the squid eggs will begin to hatch and a new life cycle will begin.

Well, it will not melt. First, it will look like it is in severe pain. Then, it will explode!

Sea Devils, or more accurately Rays, especially Manta Rays, are so large they have few predators except now and then a large shark (such as a Tiger Shark) or sometimes a Kiler Whale (Orca Whale). Usually they are left alone by other sea creatures just because the Rays grow so large. see the Related Links below for more info

Use caution when using salt - it will kill any plants it touches (as well as the slugs). It is better to use a mixer of water and salt, or even seaweed spread and make a barrier around your garden or flower bed area.

Yes, limpets are herbivores and feed on algae, including seaweed, by scraping it from rocks with their radula, a specialized feeding organ. Seaweed is an important food source for many species of limpets.

To make salt water for snails, mix non-iodized salt with dechlorinated water at a ratio of approximately 1 tablespoon of salt per gallon of water. Ensure the salt is fully dissolved in the water before adding it to the snail's habitat. Remember to monitor the salinity level regularly to maintain a suitable environment for your snails.