Yorkshire snail

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by capney, Dec 1, 2008.

  1. capney

    capney Head Gardener

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    Probable last years vintage, but a mighty fine enemy.
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    robert
     
  2. Shobhna

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    He looks handsome but somehow I'd still not want him to come stay with me.
     
  3. elliegreenwellie

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    I believe Yorkshire snails to be one of the most successful species on the planet. Despite picking up over 100 in one weekend, there will still be a fresh crop on Monday!

    Fortunately the ducks next door are rather partial to them! x
     
  4. capney

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    Im looking at my picture afresh,,, do snails have four eyes?
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    He/she looks so beautiful, love the shell colors.
     
  6. walnut

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    Caps snails have only two eyes but four tentacles or feelers the eyes are on the long ones.
     
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    He is beautiful when you look close, thats why I prefer to catch them and release them elsewhere rather than use nasty beer traps or slug pellets - its not a nice way to kill anything. I put them in the dustbin sometimes in the hope they have a better time at the landfill site.
     
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