Gastropod Appreciation

Here are some of the snails, domestic and wild, I've encountered in my life.

Berryessa, a green garden snail (Cantareus apertus).


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Bayfront Snails


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Snail Hatchlings

Pics of a clutch of snail hatchlings from 10 years ago.  They are quite cute!


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Thursday Micro-Movie: Eastern Mudsnails Super-Lapse

Micro-Movies: 20 seconds (more or less) of video from the world around me.

Today: Twenty super-lapse seconds of eastern mudsnails feeding on detritus in the mud at low tide at the Baylands Nature Preserve.

Music: "In The Garden" by Godmode.

Enjoy.

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Calabazas Creek

Here are a few pics from Monday's visit to Calabazas Creek.

A ladybug perches on the side of my car. Did it ride all the way to the trailhead like that? 
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Monday Movies: Jesse On My Hand

Monday Movies: 20 seconds (more or less) of video from the world around me.

This week: Twenty-seven seconds of my brown garden snail Jesse exploring my hand.

Soundtrack: "Boardroom Theme" by Unicorn Heads

Enjoy.

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Snail Shell In Cracked Dish


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Monday Movies: Berryessa Explores

Monday Movies: 20 seconds (more or less) of video from the world around me.

This week: Twenty seconds of my green garden snail (Cantareus apertus) Berryessa exploring her terrarium.

Soundtrack:  "Underwater Exploration" by Godmode.

Enjoy.

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Sunday Movie Extra: Jesse Eating CollardsSunday Movie Extra: 20 seconds (more or less) of video from the world around me ( Read more... )

Thursday Movie: Berryessa Eating Kale

Thursday Movie: 20 seconds (more or less) of video from the world around me.

Today: Forty seconds of my green garden snail (Cantareus apertus) Berryessa munching on some kale in my hand ( Read more... )