Back-Packer.
 
This variety of snail is now being commercially farmed in New Zealand for sale in restaurants and specialty food stores. This individual was not farmed, but found in the lush veggie garden. However, the result was the same: Ugly but tasty. Photo details: Canon 350D, ISO 100, 1/200th second exposure with a Canon EF 35mm lens @ f-20.

Image taken December 26th 2007


Just one of many images from the "Flora & Fauna" page of www.skyhigh-photography.com