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The Banana Slug(ariolimax columbianus) lives in the moist forests on the west coast of the United States. It feeds only between the temperatures of 10-16C(50-60F) and eats in 48 hour cycles- Eats for 24 hours, the fasts for 24 hours. Typically eats fallen leaves, lichen and mosses or other organic decaying materials on the forest floor.
Written Feb 25, 2003
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Banana Slugs are scavengers of the forest. The typically eat only decaying organic matter and turn it in to a more usable waste for the forest floor. The practice of putting salt on the slug is "cruel and unusual!" When this happens the fluids in the slug flow to the outer mucus covering of the creature and it just dies of dehydrate as it tries to neutralize the salt. If the slug is in the way, simply scoot it off to the side and it will find a place in indirect light.
Written Feb 25, 2003
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Ruby Beach was a nice excursion and a nice little extra piece of Oly Nat'l Park.. i got off the leash(not supposed to...oh well) played in the surf and my favorite..got to be a DOG ON A LOG!!!
Written Nov 6, 2003
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Most banana slugs are bright yellow as expected for something named after a banana! However, some varieties are white, some black and even some spotted like the one in this picture.
Written Feb 25, 2003
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