Slugs and snails and ammonia gas secreting woodlice...
Surprisingly our most popular web page this month has been about slugs and snails (we're not sure why) but as there's an interest we've put together an extra special in-depth look…
Surprisingly our most popular web page this month has been about slugs and snails (we're not sure why) but as there's an interest we've put together an extra special in-depth look…
This shiny beetle is common in wooded areas throughout the UK. As the name suggests, it specialises in hunting snails.
Although, commonly referred to as a ‘sea snail,’ this species in fact belongs to the fish family!
The Brown-lipped snail comes in many colour forms, but usually has a brown band around the opening of its shell. It prefers damp spots in wide range of habitats, from gardens to grasslands, woods…
The White-lipped snail comes in different colour forms, but always has a white band around the opening of its shell. It prefers damp spots in wide range of habitats, from gardens to grasslands,…
Despite its warts and ancient associations with witches, the common toad is a gardener's friend, sucking up slugs and snails. It is famous for migrating en masse to its breeding ponds.
Our most well-known amphibian, the common frog is a regular visitor to garden ponds across the country, where they feast on slugs and snails. In winter, they hibernate in pond mud or under log…
These little critters are related to the woodlice you find in your garden and play a very important role on rocky shores.
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This large sea slug is anything but dull!
The Yellow slug lives up to its name - its yellow body is mottled with grey patches. Often found in gardens and damp places in houses, it can be considered a pest, but is an important nutrient…