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Pricklyknight
Dec 13, 2020 3:40 PM CST
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Fresno ca
What could be eating my ghosty succulents? It's seems like the holes turn black after whatever it is thats taking big ol' bites? I know it's not slugs! Does anyone have any ideas?
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DaisyI
Dec 13, 2020 4:06 PM CST
Name: Daisy I
Reno, Nv (Zone 6b)
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Birds or mice/rats/squirrels
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Pricklyknight
Dec 14, 2020 7:06 PM CST
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Fresno ca
DaisyI said:Birds or mice/rats/squirrels


Oh yep those damned squirrels! They've never sampled on my succulents before, but they usually had fruit to ruin, but not much if any this year! Thank You!
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DaisyI
Dec 14, 2020 7:51 PM CST
Name: Daisy I
Reno, Nv (Zone 6b)
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Before I got Terrible Terrier, the squirrels even ate the Chollas! Ghostlys are tender and succulent with no spines - a much better choice.
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost

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Webmaster: osnnv.org
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Pricklyknight
Dec 15, 2020 3:47 AM CST
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Fresno ca
DaisyI said:Before I got Terrible Terrier, the squirrels even ate the Chollas! Ghostlys are tender and succulent with no spines - a much better choice.


Who or what is "terrible terrier"?
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DaisyI
Dec 15, 2020 11:09 AM CST
Name: Daisy I
Reno, Nv (Zone 6b)
Not all who wander are lost
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Pricklyknight said:

Who or what is "terrible terrier"?


Toshi the Terrible Terrier, doing what he does best: napping in a sunny spot. He got pretty excited when I told him I was taking his picture. Rolling on the floor laughing

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Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost

President: Orchid Society of Northern Nevada
Webmaster: osnnv.org
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Pricklyknight
Dec 15, 2020 12:32 PM CST
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Fresno ca
Aw, he's super cute Daisy😀 I love animals more than I like most people lol! Here's my terribly terrible & crazy terrier Nala, she's funnier than anyone I know❤️🐾
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DaisyI
Dec 15, 2020 12:43 PM CST
Name: Daisy I
Reno, Nv (Zone 6b)
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She's not out there in the yard murdering small innocent creatures?
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost

President: Orchid Society of Northern Nevada
Webmaster: osnnv.org
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Pricklyknight
Dec 25, 2020 12:06 PM CST
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DaisyI said:She's not out there in the yard murdering small innocent creatures?


Lol the only thing she would do is lick them to death!🐾
Anyways I started thinking how can a squirrel or any other varmint get up on my plant like that & not break off any leaves? I mean they are pretty fragile as I knock them off quite easily!
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Deebie
Dec 27, 2020 8:28 PM CST
Name: Deborah
midstate South Carolina (Zone 8a)
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I see your point. Have you considered that birds may be the culprit instead?
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hlutzow
Dec 27, 2020 8:57 PM CST
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South Florida (Zone 10a)
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Those are pointed bite marks. I'd say birds are your culprit.
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Pricklyknight
Dec 30, 2020 12:56 PM CST
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Fresno ca
hlutzow said:Those are pointed bite marks. I'd say birds are your culprit.


Birds sound more plausible! Thank You!
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