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Ariolimax columbianus


Ariolimax columbianus

The Pacific Banana slug in my tomato pot. One of the largest slug in the world and is native to BC. The Banana slug is considered a good slug. By consuming dead organic matter they contribute to decomposition and the nutrient cycles and are an important aspect of the ecosystem (so is said). They can live up to seven years in the wild.



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Oh now that looks horrible lol :D
but interesting information.

16 Jun, 2021

 

And I thought the ones I keep scraping off my pots were big ones!

16 Jun, 2021

 

Now I think it looks amazing just goes to show how different we are. Hywel ;o)

if it doesn't eat live plants that is good but of it munches plants it will be very destructive.

16 Jun, 2021

 

There's no accounting for taste Eileen :D

16 Jun, 2021

 

I need a “don’t like” button! But what a good thing that you can discriminate Klahanie …

16 Jun, 2021

 

It flies ? ! :O

17 Jun, 2021

 

HA ! I'm glad it's you throwing them, I wouldn't want to see a thing like that coming at me through the air lol

17 Jun, 2021

 

Eww…not a pleasant sight..I did laugh when you said about it flying..from the toss of your hand!😆
However, good for the ecosystem..no matter how yucky looking!

18 Jun, 2021



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