It turned out to be snail caviar.
At first, I felt a nagging sensation. I remembered how quickly snails reproduce and how they can destroy an entire garden in a single night.
In addition, some species, especially tropical ones, can carry parasites that are dangerous to humans. It is therefore important not to touch these eggs with bare hands or leave them in the soil.
I carefully collected all the eggs and doused them with boiling water to prevent an infestation. I then cleaned the area and inspected the rest of the garden.
Now I know: even seemingly harmless “pearls” in the soil can hide an entire generation of creatures capable of destroying crops. And it also reminds us that nature is always there for us, even when there seems to be nothing but earth beneath our feet.
