I found something strange in the yard – white, round balls: I was horrified when I realized what it was

A small patch of soil sprinkled with tiny white balls caught my eye. At first, I thought it was just bits of plastic, maybe something the wind had blown in, but once I took a closer look, I noticed the balls were too perfect, too smooth, and honestly, too alive looking.

Just to be safe, I put on my gloves and carefully loosened the soil around them. The little spheres were soft and slightly squishy, like jelly. That’s when a strange thought hit me, they could be eggs. But eggs of what? A bird? Some insect? Or something worse?

Curiosity got the better of me, so I scooped a few up and brought them inside. Under the kitchen light, I could see faint dark specks through the translucent shells. I grabbed my phone, searched online, and instantly regretted it.They were snail eggs. According to gardeners online, a single snail can lay dozens at once, and they hatch within a couple of weeks if the weather is damp enough. What seems harmless can turn into a full-blown invasion overnight.

I also learned that in some regions, especially where tropical species are present, snail eggs can carry parasites dangerous to humans. That thought alone was enough to make my skin crawl.

I went back outside, gathered the rest of the eggs, and poured boiling water over them. Apparently, that is a trick many gardeners recommend to make sure they don’t hatch. Then I turned the soil and checked under the pots and leaves for more clusters.

Now, every time I see something shiny in the dirt, I take a second look. It’s crazy how surprising nature can be.

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