That sounds slow to me, too. Though I suppose it depends on the size of the snail and its motivation, eg is it stopping to destroy a few seedlings on the way, or can it see a lettuce in the distance. I've read that their homing range is at least a quarter of a mile, ditto slugs, which is why it's a waste of time chucking them into next door's garden.
Won't mention it but have done it in the past in the hope their houses were left intact.
Have collected them in a bucket while gardening before deciding what to do with them and on going back to find the majority had escaped so they are pretty swift and cunning into the bargain. They seem to know when they are in a place they shouldn't be.
2018 will be different as they will have a snail's marathon to complete to get back "home".
Have collected them in a bucket while gardening before deciding what to do with them and on going back to find the majority had escaped so they are pretty swift and cunning into the bargain. They seem to know when they are in a place they shouldn't be.
As a non-member (disqualified see previous posts) I had stopped following this thread. However I was having a bit of a clear out at home & found this very old tongue in cheek birthday card so thought your members might like to see it
You are most welcome to join us and become a SLS member, but if the thought does not appeal, then I hope you'll keep following our thread anyway - at least you can have a laugh at our expense!
Maybe we'll even eventually bring you round to our point of view and you could become the UK's leading Snail and Slug Conservationist? Just an idea...
I should point out that the image is copyright to Simon Drew of Dartmouth Devon. "Simon Drew is an English illustrator and cartoonist, noted for his quirky punning captions, often featuring animals which he draws in a fine pen-and-ink style" https://www.simondrew.co.uk/
It is very kind of you both to re-offer membership but I think my past crimes (as admitted previously) probably disqualify me. However my SIL & a granddaughter both love snails & get very upset with me if I practice my dark arts in their garden (which is why their raised veg beds rarely produce anything). Perhaps I can be a follower by proxy.
Iain - I am sure that you can be follower by proxy
I tweeted Dr Hayley Jones about the snail project and she said that the citizen science part will be likely to start in the autumn, although they have to find a PhD student and get approval from IAPETUS before the project can be launched, so no guarantees that it will go ahead yet. Fingers crossed that it will!
Another interesting thing that I found out about is 'Snailspace Brighton & Hove'.
According to the website it says:
"As the leaves turn golden in Autumn 2018 Snailspace Brighton & Hove will be hitting the streets.
The Snail sculptures will be popping up throughout the city, decorated by local artists and community groups, and sponsored by local businesses and individuals.
We're asking you to #BeMoreSnail and take the slow road around our city. Wander wherever the urge takes you. Wonder at the unique sculptures - enjoy and share experiences with friends old and new.
The fantastic 'Snailway' of sculptures is brought to you by Martlets Hospice, in partnership with Wild in Art, to raise funds for their life changing hospice care".
There is the option to Sponsor a Snail, Become A Snail Artist ("come out of your shell and get involved with Snailspace") or Join the Junior Snailway.
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That sounds slow to me, too. Though I suppose it depends on the size of the snail and its motivation, eg is it stopping to destroy a few seedlings on the way, or can it see a lettuce in the distance. I've read that their homing range is at least a quarter of a mile, ditto slugs, which is why it's a waste of time chucking them into next door's garden.
Shhh!! Don't mention the "chucking" thing in this thread!
Won't mention it but have done it in the past in the hope their houses were left intact.
Have collected them in a bucket while gardening before deciding what to do with them and on going back to find the majority had escaped so they are pretty swift and cunning into the bargain. They seem to know when they are in a place they shouldn't be.
2018 will be different as they will have a snail's marathon to complete to get back "home".
Yeah, if it has no vegetation, they shouldn't be there he he
Did forget to feed them!
As a non-member (disqualified see previous posts) I had stopped following this thread. However I was having a bit of a clear out at home & found this very old tongue in cheek birthday card so thought your members might like to see it
Now where is that hunting rifle?
sorry
Love the picture Iain, thank you for posting it!
You are most welcome to join us and become a SLS member, but if the thought does not appeal, then I hope you'll keep following our thread anyway - at least you can have a laugh at our expense!
Maybe we'll even eventually bring you round to our point of view and you could become the UK's leading Snail and Slug Conservationist? Just an idea...
All the best
pbff
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Just came across a Tweet from Hayley Jones, entomologist at the Royal Horticultural Society, asking if anyone wants to do "a sluggy PhD".
Here is the link she provides for further information:
http://www.iapetus.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IAP-17-113-Port-Newcastle.pdf
Do have a read - it's very interesting.
The citizen science project, monitoring garden gastropods, sounds right up our street!
I should point out that the image is copyright to Simon Drew of Dartmouth Devon. "Simon Drew is an English illustrator and cartoonist, noted for his quirky punning captions, often featuring animals which he draws in a fine pen-and-ink style" https://www.simondrew.co.uk/
It is very kind of you both to re-offer membership but I think my past crimes (as admitted previously) probably disqualify me. However my SIL & a granddaughter both love snails & get very upset with me if I practice my dark arts in their garden (which is why their raised veg beds rarely produce anything). Perhaps I can be a follower by proxy.
Regards Iain
Iain - I am sure that you can be follower by proxy
I tweeted Dr Hayley Jones about the snail project and she said that the citizen science part will be likely to start in the autumn, although they have to find a PhD student and get approval from IAPETUS before the project can be launched, so no guarantees that it will go ahead yet. Fingers crossed that it will!
Another interesting thing that I found out about is 'Snailspace Brighton & Hove'.
According to the website it says:
"As the leaves turn golden in Autumn 2018 Snailspace Brighton & Hove will be hitting the streets.
The Snail sculptures will be popping up throughout the city, decorated by local artists and community groups, and sponsored by local businesses and individuals.
We're asking you to #BeMoreSnail and take the slow road around our city. Wander wherever the urge takes you. Wonder at the unique sculptures - enjoy and share experiences with friends old and new.
The fantastic 'Snailway' of sculptures is brought to you by Martlets Hospice, in partnership with Wild in Art, to raise funds for their life changing hospice care".
There is the option to Sponsor a Snail, Become A Snail Artist ("come out of your shell and get involved with Snailspace") or Join the Junior Snailway.
See http://www.wildinart.co.uk/snailspace-art-events/4474 and https://www.snailspacebrighton.co.uk/
for more information.