I Found Mysterious White Balls in My Garden — Then I Realized What They Really Were

While checking my garden one morning, I noticed something unusual — dozens of tiny white balls scattered in the soil.

They were smooth, round, and shiny, like little pearls hidden beneath the dirt.

At first, I thought they might be bits of plastic or some leftover fertilizer. But when I picked one up with my gloves, it felt soft and jelly-like. That’s when I got curious — and a little uneasy.

I took a few inside for a closer look and searched online to see what they could be. The answer surprised me: they were snail eggs.

I had no idea snails could lay so many at once — or that they could quickly overrun a garden if left alone. I read that some species can even carry harmful parasites, which made me act fast.

I carefully removed the rest from the soil and cleaned the area to prevent an outbreak.

Now, every time I garden, I keep an eye out for these tiny “pearls.” What looked harmless turned out to be a quiet warning from nature — a reminder that there’s always more happening beneath the surface than we realize.