This "little" thing is a Leopard Slug. Otherwise known as "The Destroyer of the Universe". This one was crawling on my patio today. They destroy any kind of living plant. Everynight, Pierce and I go out slug hunting. I have used commercial bait, beer in a can and everything else I could think of. They still believe that my lush garden is Buffet at the Bringhurst's. This leopard slug measured 6.15 inches. Imagine stepping on that in your bare feet!
Here is a little excerpt I found on the bastards.
Leopard Slugs eat leaves, flowers, and fruits of plants. They will also eat mushrooms, carrion (dead animals), and will regularly hunt other slugs.
After I took this picture, I showed Pierce and Brendon how to properly dispose of a slug like this, using the lawnmower. The results were pretty gross, but they thought it was the coolest thing they had ever seen.
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