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Old 25-08-2008, 06:34 AM
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Re: Question about mating slugs... lol

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Originally Posted by Dan.J View Post
The white blob is probably a male organ or at least something that came from the male.. although to be honest i know nothing about slugs!
Most slugs + snails are hermaphrodite, so have male + female organs, but still require a mate for reproduction. a chalky love dart is inserted through the body (possibly what you saw?). The opaque eggs are laid in soil or under stones/wood, etc.

Certainly we've been having perfect weather for them- warm + wet!
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