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- Whales, Crocodiles and Snails, Oh My!Odd things continue to happen in the animal world -- from a displaced whale to an orange crocodile to a snail invasion.
Was it Designed?It has one of the strongest exoskeletons ever discovered in nature. The scaly-foot snail, found at the floor of the Indian Ocean, can withstand the water pressure occurring at a depth of some 8,000 feet (2,400 m).- Phylum Mollusca - The World of Snails, Squids and ClamsEverything you need to know about to Mollusc phylum.
Scooter the Snail - Companion Vanity Pets in World of Warcraft CataclysmThis article will cover the Scooter the Snail non-combat vanity pet available to players within World of Warcraft Cataclysm.
Be Gone Garden Snails!Easy and affordable suggestions to rid your garden of pesky snails, as well as information on the South Florida Zachrysia provisoria or Cuban Brown Snail.
Rhubarb and SnailsRhubarb is known for being hardy, disease resistant and doggoned near pest proof. Watch out for the snails and slugs.- Slugging it OutSlugs, and their R.V. toting kin, snails, can decimate your garden. Besides poisons and baits, what are some ways to get rid of them?
- Keep Snails Out of Your Garden with Egg ShellsEgg shells do more than make your plants grow healthier, it keeps those pesky snails at bay, too!
- Are Snails a Pest in Freshwater Aquariums?Anyone who has put live plants in an aquariums has had to deal with snails, but which ones are beneficial or a pest?
I Creep Along at a Snail's PaceI Creep Along at A Snail's Pace - Quatrain by Stephen C. Rose
Haiku: Snail Dirty SnailA Haiku about snails and the gardener's finding evidence that a snail has been eating at his rose garden.
How to Use Natural Methods for Keeping Slugs and Snails Out of the GardenUsing natural methods of pest control in the garden means you and your loved ones will be eating pure organic produce. Here are some ways to keep slugs and snails under control without the use of harmful chemicals.
Runescape - the Easy Money $$$ Guide for MembersThese money-makers are divided into 5 categories: Fast & Easy gathering, Fighting NPC's for excellent profit, Doing the Daily Circuit, Monitoring Minimum-Priced (Junk) Items on the GE and Monitoring High Alchemy Items on the GE.
Nassarius Snail Shells Made the First Beads and Medium of TradeEvidence has been uncovered that jewelry might have been the first medium of trade. The jewelry was made of Nassarius snail shells, strung as beads and worn as necklaces.- Easy Ways to Stop Slugs and SnailsThose ugly, slimy slugs that look like Jabba the Hut from Star Wars can be a nuisance to some gardeners. I don't mind snails but if you have a large quantity they too can become a nuisance.
Preschool Lesson Plan: SnailsLesson plan ideas for preschool teachers to use on the theme of snails.
Snail SlimeThe slime from snails can give you the most velvet skin you ever had. I'm hooked on them.
New Pain Pill Derived from Sea Snail SalivaScientists have now discovered a way to use saliva from Sea Turtles as a pain killer equal to that of morphine.
The Snail : a PoemA poem describing the snail with an educational fun fact. Snail poetry.
About Apple and Mystery Snail ReproductionIn the evenings I feed two aquariums filled with fish, snails and whatever random aquatic creature I bring home. After a liberal sprinkling of tropical flakes, shrimp pellets and algae wafers, I noticed a white clump stuck to the aquarium glass.
Taking Care of Your Pet SnailHow to take care of a common land snail? It is a lot easier to think to keep your adorable little gastropod happy and healthy.
Guide to Keeping Terrestrial Pet SnailsAn aquatic pet snail is hobbyist's secret weapon against algae buildup in the fish tank, but what about the land snail? Living longer than many rodents, terrestrial pet snails are good alternative companion animals for kids living in no-pet apartments.- Poetry Analysis: Thom Gunn's Considering the SnailAnalysis of Thom Gunn's Considering the Snail.
Non-Toxic Ways to Get Rid of Slugs and SnailsThere are many different non-toxic, natural methods that will discourage or kill slugs and snails. Here are some of the ways to get rid of these slimy garden pests.- Beautiful and Deadly - Cone SnailCone snails have some of the most toxic venom known to man and there is no antivenom. One prick from this little guy and you could be a goner.
The Amazing Story of My SnailsHave you ever wondered why snails come out from wherever they are after a spring or fall rain? Well, if you don't have snails around your house you will not understand this story. You will understand it if you count at least 15 of them daily around you.
How to Make a Plastic Spring SnailCrochet snail pattern that uses a plastic spring toy for its shell. An easy project to make.- Nonsense Creatures Limericks: The Hippie Snail of San Francisco (naturally)No. 21 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
- How to Control Snails in the GardenSnails can cause a lot of destruction in the garden and they multiply rapidly. Here's a few tips for controlling the slimy invaders.
- Eating Snails: Is it the Answer to Malnutrition?Can eating snails provide people in developing countries with a good source of protein? Find out the benefits and risks of eating snails.
How to Rid Your Garden of Snails and SlugsIf you don't want snails and slugs in your garden, follow this guide to learn how to rid your garden of snails and slugs.- Limpets and Periwinkles: Names and Basic CharacteristicsTwo of the most colorfully named snails are the limpet and the periwinkle, both shore snails. Here are the stories of their names and basic characteristics.
- Cowries and Whelks: Names and Basic CharacteristicsTwo of the most colorfully named snails are the cowrie and the whelk, both marine snails. Here are the stories of their names and basic characteristics.
- Abalones and Conchs: Basic Characteristics of 2 Marine SnailsTwo of the most colorfully named snails are abalones and conchs, both marine snails. Here are the stories of their basic characteristics.
- Slithery Slimy SnailThe snail who went to jail.
- New Zealand Mud Snail Invades the Great LakesA new snail is causing concern for the Great Lakes area learn about the New Zealand mud snail and the concerns there.
- Natural Ways to Rid Your Garden of InsectsEvery year gardens are attacked by insects. If you are like me, you don't want to add pesticides to the food you are going to eat. Here are some natural ways to get rid of those insects.
- Pest Control Tips for FlowersMany people go the route of pesticides or traps to keep their flower gardens pest free. I prefer to not use pesticides or traps but instead use alternative methods that are safer for my loved ones and easier on the environment.
- Snail Lesson Plans for ChildrenSnails are very interesting creatures. Many of your students may not know much about snails. Here are some great activities to incorporate into your lesson plans all about snails.
- Fun Facts and Information About the Garden SnailRarely does one think that beneath that tiny shell and in that slimy body there are organs like any other animal. They have a heart, digestive system, a kidney, a lung, a stomach and even a tiny brain.
