When a Routine Day in the Garden Took an Interesting Turn

Under closer inspection, faint dark shapes were visible inside the translucent shells. That discovery pushed me to research what I had found. After comparing images and reading reliable gardening resources, I learned that the mysterious spheres were snail eggs, sometimes referred to as “snail caviar.” While the name sounds harmless, the reality is more complicated. Snails reproduce quickly, and their eggs can hatch in large numbers if left undisturbed. In a garden, this can lead to significant damage to plants, especially tender leaves and young growth. Learning this helped shift my reaction from curiosity to practical concern.