It looks like you’re referring to Laevicaulis alte.
🐌 What is it?
- A species of land slug (no shell)
- Commonly called the tropical leatherleaf slug
- Native to parts of South and Southeast Asia, including Pakistan and India
🌿 Key features
- Soft, elongated body with a leathery texture
- Usually dark brown to black in color
- Leaves behind a slimy trail like other slugs
- Active mostly at night or in damp conditions
🌱 Why it matters
- Considered an agricultural pest
- Feeds on:
- Vegetables
- Garden plants
- Crops
- Can damage leaves by chewing holes
⚠️ Caution
- Can carry parasites that may cause diseases like Angiostrongyliasis (rare but possible)
- Avoid touching with bare hands; wash vegetables properly
🧹 Control tips
- Remove manually (use gloves)
- Keep garden dry and clean
- Use salt or organic slug control methods
- Barriers like ash or الرمل (sand) can help
If you want, I can help you identify if one is in your garden or suggest safe ways to get rid of them 👍
