If you ever wondered what a slug the size of a household pet would look like, today is your lucky day.
Coyote Peterson, who hosts the Discovery Network’s YouTube series Brave Wilderness, had a camera rolling when he encountered the world’s largest slug – the black sea hare.
Peterson found the two-foot long creature, which gets its name from its massive rabbit-esque ears, lurking in the tide pools of a Southern California beach while out exploring with local expert Aron Sanchez.
Coyote Peterson, who hosts the Discovery Network’s YouTube series Brave Wilderness, had a camera rolling when he encountered the world’s largest slug – the black sea hare
Incredibly, the slimy black slug Peterson pulled from the water was on the small side for its species, weighing a comparatively paltry 10 pounds.
They can grow to be three-foot long and weigh a whopping 30 pounds.
The gross looking gastropod can be found ‘in abundance’ in waters off the west of the U.S., according to the show, which might be something to keep in mind next time you think of taking a dip somewhere off the coast of California.
Despite being a bit creepy and potentially causing nightmares, the slugs are not harmful to people.
Peterson found the two-foot long creature, which gets its name from its massive rabbit-esque ears, lurking in the tide pools of a Southern California beach
The Discovery Channel host (left) was out exploring the area with local tide pools expert Aron Sanchez
Incredibly, the slimy black slug Peterson pulled from the water was on the small side for its species, weighing only 10 pounds
The slugs can grow to be three-foot long and weigh as much as a whopping 30 pounds, according to the Discovery Channel
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