I took a few inside and examined them under the light. Through the translucent shells, I could see faint dark spots. I went online, searching for answers—and my stomach turned when I discovered the truth.
They were snail eggs – snail caviar.
The realization made my skin crawl. I knew snails could multiply alarmingly fast and devastate an entire garden bed overnight. Worse still, certain species—especially tropical ones—carry parasites harmful to humans. That meant these delicate “pearls” weren’t just a curiosity; they were a threat.
