Slugs

Class: Gastropoda

Appearance

•   Adult - range from 2-10cm depending on species. Slugs can be brown, light grey or black. They are legless, elongated molluscs.

Lifecycle

•  They can lay eggs up to 6 times a year commonly in clusters of about 30.
•  The eggs usually hatch in a few weeks but can lay dormant until sufficient moisture is available.
•  They can live for up to two years.

Habits

•  Slugs prefer moist environments.
•  They feed at night and hide during the day to avoid predators and to protect themselves from the sun.
•  They hide in soil crevices, holes, under leaves, boards and debris.