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Post by Robert Nordsieck on Apr 24, 2007 8:31:32 GMT
Hi there, I have recently consulted my specially qualified stunt snail Lucy ;D (a Helix lucorum) for a remake of the famous knife experiment, where a snail crawls over a knife blade without hurting itself. The result was a nice new page, which I'd like to show you. I hope you like it.  Lucy showing off... > A snail at a knife's blade. Kind regards Robert |
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goose
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Post by goose on Apr 24, 2007 8:52:54 GMT
Stunning pictures, beautiful clarity - it really is true then!
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Post by Tigs on Apr 24, 2007 9:06:36 GMT
Amazing photos - Very impressed ;D
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teresa
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Post by teresa on Apr 24, 2007 9:41:05 GMT
as tigs said amazing , you were brave to do that because i would have cringed at the thought, incase it went wrong
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Post by gastropodgirl on Apr 24, 2007 10:43:13 GMT
Wow that is a great pic,don't think I would have been brave enough though.
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lisaevans
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Post by lisaevans on Apr 24, 2007 10:52:03 GMT
WOW  Scarey Stuff! Did you keep both eyes open when she 1st crawled on? |
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lisaevans
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Post by lisaevans on Apr 24, 2007 10:53:44 GMT
Sorry Used wrong smiley, should have been shocked eyes!!!!!!!! Wasnt being sarcastic, was really impressed, but could only look out of 1 eye at a time. What a whimp i am  |
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Post by gastropodgirl on Apr 24, 2007 10:55:34 GMT
Sorry Used wrong smiley, should have been shocked eyes!!!!!!!! Wasnt being sarcastic LOOOOOOOL at you Lisa.  |
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lisaevans
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Post by lisaevans on Apr 24, 2007 11:13:34 GMT
I Cant help it, was born stupid ;D I Blame genetics lol ;D
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Post by gastropodgirl on Apr 24, 2007 11:24:32 GMT
Not stupid just funny.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2007 14:39:09 GMT
great pictures, really lovely snail too ;D
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rvd
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Post by rvd on May 8, 2007 5:14:10 GMT
I'm impressed! Well done Lucy!
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Buse
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Post by Buse on May 8, 2007 5:22:53 GMT
Aww Look At Her Go , I Could Never Do That I Would Be To Scared
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rvd
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Post by rvd on May 8, 2007 6:40:01 GMT
^ Same. But if it's been done with no harm, it can be done. But just beauce Lucy did it, dosen't mean others can to.
I wouldn't risk it.
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Rachel
Archachatina puylaerti
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Post by Rachel on Nov 28, 2007 21:24:21 GMT
cute snail, but cringing at the thought.
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Post by ness on Dec 2, 2007 17:13:19 GMT
Well I get that confirms the rumour, or at least it does for Lucy.
Fantastic photo, but I wouldm't have risked any of my snaily pals.
That said, it really is a stunning photo.
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Post by marianne on Dec 10, 2007 7:27:02 GMT
Very scary!! 0_o I have heard that snails could crawl over razorblades and not get hurt..Still great stunt!!
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Post by illusion on Jan 4, 2008 23:33:38 GMT
lovley photo, really nicely done.
is anyone going to dare the razor blade stunt!?! i know i wont be!
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Post by Robert Nordsieck on Jan 5, 2008 21:01:56 GMT
Hi @ll,
thank you very much for all your friendly comments. As I wrote on the page, the experiment is really very harmless for a snail. Snails, other than us, can easily crawl over sharp edges, any snail could, as their foot produces suction and their slime reduces friction.
But of course, a large and handsome snail such as Lucy made a much better photo model. Besides, for all teachers, this is a rather impressing experiment to show to a school class (I once did it and it worked out just fine!).
Glad to have entertained you,
best regards from Vienna,
Robert
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Post by whodoesntlovesnails on Jan 21, 2008 18:52:55 GMT
i have to agree with the other people, i would have cringed with even the thought of putting my snails on a knife. u are one brave soul. lol great job Lucy!
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Scarey Stuff! Did you keep both eyes open when she 1st crawled on?
