Racing snail for sale
I have a snail halfway up the kitchen wall, and would like to offer it to sale to the highest bidder.I have to say right away I have not seen this snail in action. However, its presence on the wall argues a speed which would encourage breeders and owners of racing snails to add it to their stable.
Firstly, I live in Scotland, therefore my doors and windows have impressive seals. Draughts are not encouraged in a cool country known for gale-force winds 350 days of the year. For the same reason the door did not remain open at any point for long enough to allow normal entry.
Secondly, there is a dog flap in the door. Not a cat flap, which a sufficiently determined and muscular snail could perhaps push open. This is a foot-square dog flap. Even the cat has to exert some force to open it. The snail is a mere inch and a half long.
It is therefore clear that this snail lurked either on the doorstep and shot inside when I was taking out the trash – impressive enough in itself – or waited patiently for the dog or cat to thrust a nose out, listen to the creatures of the night, and pass through the flap to use the toilet that was once my courtyard. It is a fairly quick process - maximum 50 seconds.
QED. This is a quick snail.
Comments (33)
... Looks like Cat's got the right idea but you will need to find a suitable mate for it.....
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Besides, if you listen right closely, you can still hear him panting. That dash took it oot of him, right enough. Mah wee champion!
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What colour is it and what sort of modifications if any have been made.
We only have to have a snail farm to boast about. Eltone will be your brand name.!!
We all know of Spanish Fly. Maybe Scottish Snail could be the next big thing?
'Kevin' prefers the window pane on which to strut his stuff and my Jack Russell goes ballistic when Kevin is in action; his slippery underside clinging to the outside, smooth surface.
My Jack does the famous terrier leaping into the air which entertains the passers by.
Unlike your little treasure mine is free range so I'm thinking he may have the edge on yours since yours is now domesticated.
I'm thinking of putting out a collecting box for the free entertainment but I fear it may just encourage more of a snail trail.
I'm thinking that yours may have been bred in captivity having been brought into the house inadvertently when it was a baby.
Kevin is somewhat larger than yours. I hope you fined the appropriate trainer for your racing snail and that you don't miss it too much once it has left home.
Best wishes RCS
First recruiting interested males could be a slight problem, although CS could provide a few prepared to give it a bash.
Second, if snails have to be eaten, my stallion is definitely not on the menu. Even if this works, I'd save him for someone special. However, I do know where to find many of his clan.
Third, if it is a case of the snails dashing up and down the apparatus to be tested, he is fast, yes, but only comparatively. So many situations require seizing the moment, not saying 'hold that thought, hen, I'll just get my snail out. Want to make us a nice cuppa while he struts his stuff?'
Don't get me wrong, I do like your thinking. Definitely outside the box.
Camembert.
(Say it out loud. Coaxingly)
I take it from that description it comes without a shell,
I think your selling slugs.
Why would a snail be afraid of rocks?
I hope you find a name for him. It's only right!
Ever see the Morecambe & Wise version of that, BTW?
But sure, I'll take your money. I think he's scared of heights, but he is very small after all.
It Does Make Good Nail Polish!
But I'll send you one of Ronny's friends. Not my wee racer.
(What do you do, just brush them on your nails? When I pick Ronny up he vanishes into his shell)
He's not very cuddly.
Send it to me and I'll make a snail porridge out of it!! Well, I'm Chinese after all and won't mind the chewiness
We can serve the meal with tiny wild strawberries - I have a bumper crop of those at the moment - and invite everyone who partook on this blog. Deal?
Which one of my kids to sell now in order for me to be able to fly to you
You wash them off!
Soak them in white vinegar and water!
Rinse them off!
Place them in a bowl with water color!
And use a polish brush, to put it on your nails
And volia!..
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