In yesterday’s post I mentioned that I spent some quality time with a slug.  How many of us can make THAT claim?  (Maybe the more appropriate question would be “How many of us WANT to make that claim?)  Actually our interaction started with me bumping the dandelion leaf under the slug’s “tail.”  He withdrew his head – wait, I’m beginning to realize that I know so little about slugs that I don’t even know if those body parts are heads and tails.  Hopefully someone with some real knowledge about these creatures will leave a comment and educate us, rather than relying on my speculation.

I waited a few minutes to see what would happen.  Soon the action began…

The slug was quite cautious before starting its hunt for breakfast.  Its eyestalks emerged from the gooey mass and thoroughly checked out the surroundings.

To get full appreciation of the action, view this  30-second video.  You might want to go to full-screen and focus on the eyestalks.

 

Once the slug was satisfied that it was safe, it committed itself to the hunt for sustenance.

Once again, only a video can capture the full suspense of watching a slug creep up on its unsuspecting prey.  Perhaps algae in this case…

 

 The slug quickly (for a slug!) achieved its objective and settled in to enjoy a fine meal.  No coffee!?!

Once again, the video: