Monday, November 20, 2006
A Slug Myth Debunked
Source: U.S. Dept. of energy: Slugs don't "melt" when salt is poured on them; they simply dry out. Slugs depend on being very moist to survive, and if they lose that moisture they die. Salt is known for being very good at removing moisture from cells, so when you combine salt and slugs, you have a slug raisin. ¶ 11:10 AM
Source: U.S. Dept. of energy: Slugs don't "melt" when salt is poured on them; they simply dry out. Slugs depend on being very moist to survive, and if they lose that moisture they die. Salt is known for being very good at removing moisture from cells, so when you combine salt and slugs, you have a slug raisin. ¶ 11:10 AM
