Snails are adored by photographers and kids alike, perhaps because of the beautiful homes they carry on their backs all the time. Unfortunately, even those sturdy homes can’t protect them from people who unknowingly step on them. Some improved visibility might save their lives!
To save these creatures from our boots, some compassionate people started to paint their shells. When these snails’ shells are colorfully painted, it’s hard to miss them crawling around. If you want to decorate your garden snails’ shells be sure to use non-toxic paint only, and try not to scare the snail too much or she may crawl out and leave her house behind!
It all may have started when someone noticed this little snail passing by an apartment complex
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Some people do it just for the sake of art, but it still saves a lot of lives:
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Most animals try to avoid bright colors, as they signal danger and mean that the animal may be poisonous, so the paintjob may even protect them from other creatures
Image credits: Stefan Siverud
Image credits: Stefan Siverud
Image credits: Slinkachu
Image credits: Slinkachu
Image credits: Stefan Siverud
Image credits: Stefan Siverud
If you decide to decorate some shells, make sure to use non-toxic paint ONLY
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Image credits: Stefan Siverud
Image credits: Stefan Siverud
Image credits: Stefan Siverud
I must say it is a very nice idea and creative, but I also think it's better to leave nature run its course...
I dont think humans stepping on snails and crushing them was ever part of nature running it's course
Actually taking away a snails camouflage and turning them into 100% bird food = not cool.
Jeff's right. The "warning colors" doesn't really work, especially for birds who are smart enough to know the difference.
Erm, it is. Do you think snails were never ever got stepped on (or even, sat on) by other much larger animals, even before humans appeared on the planet.? Think on.
I love this idea! I belong to the S.S.S (Slug Saver Society ) of Bellingham Wa. We move slugs off sidewalks and out of the sun.
That's adorable!
Thank you :)
And very sweet!
Slugs are harmful on plants and certain breeds doesn't even have natural enemy. Shouldn't be saved. Normal Snails are different, they are part of the food chain.
Also makes them a superb target for Snail Eating animals and Birds...nice! :(
Not really they avoid bright colored animals because they are usually poisonous
Any Snail biologists seeing this? Can you tell us for sure if it hurts the snail or not... gots to knooow..
That's not entirely accurate since bright shells are often selected against in environments where they stand out. Camouflage = living snail.
"Leucochloridium paradoxum".When the parasit is grown up, it will go into the tentacles of the snail, using bright colours to attract birds.
Fair Point..never thought of that
I'm a biologist and studied entomology. The bright colors aren't a deterrent whatsoever for intelligent birds like crows and jays.
OHHH THATS WHY U WEAR THOSE PINK FLIPFLOPS AND TEAL LYCRA PANTS?
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I must say it is a very nice idea and creative, but I also think it's better to leave nature run its course...
I dont think humans stepping on snails and crushing them was ever part of nature running it's course
Actually taking away a snails camouflage and turning them into 100% bird food = not cool.
Jeff's right. The "warning colors" doesn't really work, especially for birds who are smart enough to know the difference.
Erm, it is. Do you think snails were never ever got stepped on (or even, sat on) by other much larger animals, even before humans appeared on the planet.? Think on.
I love this idea! I belong to the S.S.S (Slug Saver Society ) of Bellingham Wa. We move slugs off sidewalks and out of the sun.
That's adorable!
Thank you :)
And very sweet!
Slugs are harmful on plants and certain breeds doesn't even have natural enemy. Shouldn't be saved. Normal Snails are different, they are part of the food chain.
Also makes them a superb target for Snail Eating animals and Birds...nice! :(
Not really they avoid bright colored animals because they are usually poisonous
Any Snail biologists seeing this? Can you tell us for sure if it hurts the snail or not... gots to knooow..
That's not entirely accurate since bright shells are often selected against in environments where they stand out. Camouflage = living snail.
"Leucochloridium paradoxum".When the parasit is grown up, it will go into the tentacles of the snail, using bright colours to attract birds.
Fair Point..never thought of that
I'm a biologist and studied entomology. The bright colors aren't a deterrent whatsoever for intelligent birds like crows and jays.
OHHH THATS WHY U WEAR THOSE PINK FLIPFLOPS AND TEAL LYCRA PANTS?
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