Lean, Mean, Eating Machine

    Held in captivity, Pomacea readily accept iceberg lettuce and can consume large quantities in short order. The illustrated specimen was collected at Hatton Chase on 3/10/2006 and photographed on 3/21/2006.

Pomacea canaliculata (Lamarck, 1822) Feeding On Lettuce

Pomacea canaliculata (Lamarck, 1822) Feeding On Lettuce

Pomacea canaliculata (Lamarck, 1822) Feeding On Lettuce

Pomacea canaliculata (Lamarck, 1822) Feeding On Lettuce

Pomacea canaliculata (Lamarck, 1822) Feeding On Lettuce

Pomacea canaliculata (Lamarck, 1822) Feeding On Lettuce

Hatton Chase Subdivision Pomacea In Action

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Hatton Chase Subdivision Pomacea In Action

Hatton Chase Subdivision Pomacea In Action

Hatton Chase Subdivision Pomacea In Action

Hatton Chase Subdivision Pomacea Mating (5/26/2006)

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