Have you ever watched a slug? It is a slow watch. About the only thing they do quickly is hide their head under their mantle when disturbed. Wait. Watch. Finally one of the four feelers slowly comes out; then another and another and another. The two feelers on top are much longer and seem to check for obstructions as he slides along ever so slowly. He checks out a cavity in the wood and then slowly slithers his way back out.
I have never watched a slug for very long. Usually I don't see them at all. I see their trails here and there in the garden. Love the sketches.
ReplyDeleteHi, Elva, I often carefully watch slugs. Quite interesting. In my understanding, slug , mortgage free vs snail, mortgage. *not biological, but sociological view .•*•♫°•♫·.•ʚ(ˆ◡ˆ)ɞ
ReplyDeleteCheers, Sadami
Did you get a video? Ha, just kidding. Given my battle with them mincing up good flowers, I don't have a very deep affection for slugs. However, they do have their place...in Elva's blog. Wonderful sketches! Love Sadami's comparison, too.
ReplyDeleteThese are great drawings Elva. I can feel them moving..Don't think I have ever seen them move much tho. Not while watching them at least. :)
ReplyDeleteyes, I watched a slug last year, & drew/wrote a post. They are fascinating! I love your description...Have you read the book Sound of a Wild Snail Eating?
ReplyDeleteI found and enjoyed your slug post very much. Well done.
ReplyDeleteand I just put 'Sound of a Wild Snail Eating' on my wish wish. It sounds like my kind of book.