The Mating Game by ShadowsNTime
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I took this picture because I had never seen slugs on a tree before. But then it occurred to me that the behavior was something I had not seen before either so I researched slugs and found that this is pre-mating ritual. Not my cup of tea but there are even videos of the research so for those who are interested in this aspect the video is here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtD5dxTcXm4
And this is what I read: Leopard Slugs have interesting mating habits. First, they will circle each other, before intertwining their bodies. They do this from a tree branch or near an edge. Next, the two slugs will fall from the branch and hang, suspended by mucus slime. After mating, since slugs are hermaphroditic, both slugs will be able to lay eggs.
Leopard Slug eggs are clear and laid in groups of over 100. New slugs will hatch the following Spring. Leopard Slugs typically live up to three years.
As these slugs hunt at night, they glide on a cushion of mucus slime. This slime leaves a trail, which slugs will use to return to the same feeding spot the next night.
Thanks for looking and for previous comments!
Comments (20)
DarkStormCrow
Excellent capture, well done...
Richardphotos
excellent macro Lynne
hydroCat
Interesting, i didn't know that... Good shot and well done! Can't wait to see more!!! BTW... Thanks for the comment, brightened my day!!! :)
ShadowsNTime
EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!
emmecielle
Wonderful shot and interesting informations!!! :)
wonderworld
Wonderful capture of snail love!!!
timtripp
GREAT SHOT!
virginiese
nice clear shot Lynn. Interesting informations. I've never seen leopard slugs before. In France we have grey snails of Burgundy and they are delicious :-)
Realm_Of_Illusion
Very interesting, I had no idea! And this is a great capture :)
beachzz
I have these all over the place, all kinds, and it seems like they're ALWAYS doing something like this---not a pretty sight!! lol
ShadowsNTime
LOL @ my Alex, sorry, I knew you wouldn't like this one:-)
durleybeachbum
I can tell from the slime trails whether it's slugs or snails..... the latter appear to HOP, as they leave a broken trail!!
MrsRatbag
Ick...something about slugs is just repulsive to me...but this is a great shot, amazing detail!
CavalierLady
slugs aren't my cup of tea, either, but that is a nicely detailed shots of them and their behavior.
LBJ2
Great shot Lynn+Alex. And a nice and interesting documentary on those funny animals. Sniffing each other's behind.... almost human behaviour..haha. Cool and funny research. +5
busi2ness
Excellent capture and facts about the snails. Here we are lucky, it's quite dry and it is rather a peculiar sight to see one.
kasalin
Fantastic capture and splendid commentary of the scene !!! Very nice !!! 5+++++++
ledwolorz
Fantastic macro.
cherokee1961
Gee, that's rather disgusting...
mickuk50
they look more interesting than our slugs lynn :o)..nice bit of research aswell .excellent mick