Leopard Slug - Limax maximus (PRE-SQUISH)
The first Leopard Slug was oozing its way through the dead grass in the yard this morning when I caught sight of it. I had to hold of my oldest from grabbing it before I could get shots but fortunately he wasn't too keen on handling it. I grabbed my camera and got a number of okay shots but these 4 were the best by far.
Not long after this image was taken a large rock fell from the sky and ended the Leopard Slug's journey in a rapid manner. SPLAT #1!
As I walked back towards the house I found this Leopard Slug making its way across the fir needles and dead grass. It ended up in and out of the shadows but I was still ale to get some okay shots.
In a similar fashion to the first Leopard Slug the second happened upon a large falling rock. It didn't know what hit it. SPLAT #2!
Slugs are a forever problem in gardens. They always seem to find a way back in after eradication or eradication attempts. With a life span of 3 years they can do some major damage to plants over multiple seasons. That's why every single slug I find meets a quick end under the nearest large object.
Camera: Nikon D7200 w/ AF-S DX 18-140mm/3.5-5.6G ED VR
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