While tending my garden one morning, I noticed something unusual — a patch of soil dotted with tiny white spheres. Curious, I crouched for a closer look. They were perfectly round, smooth, and glistening, like miniature pearls scattered across the dirt. At first, I thought they were bits of plastic or decorative beads, but they looked far too natural.
Wearing gloves, I dug gently around them. The balls were soft and slightly squishy, almost gelatinous. Could they be eggs? But of what — birds, insects, or something else entirely? I carefully collected a few and examined them under better light. Through their translucent shells, faint dark spots appeared.
A quick search revealed the answer — they were snail eggs. These small clusters, often called snail caviar, can hatch quickly and cause major damage to plants if left unchecked. Some species can even carry harmful parasites, making it important to remove them safely.
I took immediate action, disposing of the cluster and cleaning the surrounding soil. Since then, I’ve learned to inspect my garden regularly. What seemed harmless at first turned out to be a reminder that nature often hides surprises — sometimes right beneath our feet.