Showing posts with label compost. Show all posts
Showing posts with label compost. Show all posts

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Uncovering creatures in the compost pile


Found this fat grub at the bottom of the compost pile.

When I decided to move the compost pile to the back of the yard, I didn't expect to disturb so many critters.

In addition to earthworms and smaller grubs, I found a couple of giant grubs and some reptiles when I invaded their winter home.

These big grubs are larvae for Rhinoceros beetles.
I relocated the sluggish Gulf Coast toad under a rock ledge and put compost on top if it. I expect to hear its croaks in a couple of months.
The rough earth snake slithered under some leaves after I uncovered it.
The Skink was so fast I couldn't get a good pic.
Bottom of the pile. Yes, that is a headless giraffe that was stuffed behind the compost bin.