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canetoad

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4. I've found an error

Reply to usonian (Reply #3)

Thu Apr 16, 2026, 11:06 PM

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In the slug info - it says they are attracted to alcohol. The beer I bought (unknowingly) was zero alcohol, so can say for sure that's not the prime attractant.

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Question: What is it that slugs/snails love about beer? [View all] canetoad Thursday OP

More than you ever wanted to know. usonian Thursday #1

Yes it is canetoad Thursday #2

Cheap enough to find out. usonian Thursday #3

I've found an error canetoad Thursday #4

Upon reread, it seems that they go overboard on the alcohol. usonian Thursday #5

Based on that last para, Malto Goya (a few $$$/sixpack) might work as well. eppur_se_muova Friday #8

If you look at slugs and how they slowly squidge along fargone Thursday #6

I was scared someone canetoad Friday #7