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Is this a slug-eating slug?

B3B3 Posts: 27,505
in Wildlife gardening
Snip or rescue  from the top of the wheelie bin?
He looks like a young 'un 
In London. Keen but lazy.
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  • Nanny BeachNanny Beach Posts: 8,719
    Think it's Spaniard!!
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Is that a type of slug?

    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Just Googled. I hope not!
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • DitsyDitsy Posts: 196
    Rescue and re home home the little fella.
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    It's not a leopard slug. They eat other slugs.
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Well he's legged it - or should I say stomached it now so he'll live to bite another day.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • nikki.kt.owr_HnZ9Xnikki.kt.owr_HnZ9X Posts: 1
    He/she is a friend - I think Fire meant it IS  a leopard slug  :-)
  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    According to my fancy new slug book this could be the Balkan Threeband Slug. Fun fact: They're noted for having a very small penis apparently. I can't say I've noticed a slug with an especially large one though, but I guess being a slug expert can probably be quite dull and you have to do something to entertain yourself :|
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • gondorgondor Posts: 135
    I think leopard slugs have more markings than that one, but next time you could always test it to be sure but putting it in with other slugs.
  • ErgatesErgates Posts: 2,953
    Just removed three of those hiding under the lid of our wheelie bin! Also relocated a huge toad this morning, hiding under the pile of rhodie branches awaiting shredding. Both gave each other a fright! He/she headed off as fast as it could waddle into the flower bed. Hope it only eats the bad slugs!
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