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what is this jelly stuff?

Discussion in 'Shooting, Hunting and Fishing' started by BONNACON, Jan 26, 2011.

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  1. BONNACON

    BONNACON LE

    At no particular time of the year I have been noticing an odd jelly substance in the fields. Sometimes it's in clumps and some times just one lump about the size of a scone.
    Reminds me of wall paper paste.
    Looked around the web loads of different ideas ranging from exploding frogs through fungi to meteorite debris! Seems to happen when it's wet and moist, never when freezing through all seasons I think but in summer only early in the morning or shady areas.
    One thing I have noticed it seems to be on or near deer tracks. Seen some today. if it's around tomorrow I will post a pic. Any ideas?
     
    BONNACON, Jan 26, 2011
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  2. re-stilly

    re-stilly LE
    1. Engineers

    sounds like a fungi, is it orange in colour??
     
    re-stilly, Jan 26, 2011
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  3. BONNACON

    BONNACON LE

    BONNACON, Jan 26, 2011
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  4. tankus

    tankus Swinger

    deer oral sex spit ?
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    tankus, Jan 26, 2011
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  5. Alsacien

    Alsacien LE Moderator

    I know its not PC - but I would shoot the gay one first....
     
    Alsacien, Jan 26, 2011
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  6. detmold_padbrat

    detmold_padbrat LE

    Your in good company, look up "star rot" its been a puzzle for a lot of history, theres even a welsh name for it (meaning star rot) was thought to be what is left when a star decays and falls from the sky.
     
    detmold_padbrat, Jan 26, 2011
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  7. re-stilly

    re-stilly LE
    1. Engineers

    Sorry haven't the foggiest, have seen a slimy orange fungus in grass and on the base of trees but nothing like that.
     
    re-stilly, Jan 26, 2011
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  8. detmold_padbrat

    detmold_padbrat LE

    also called "star jelly" theres a good wiki about it... apparently some was found autumn 2009 on the scottish hills.
     
    detmold_padbrat, Jan 26, 2011
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  9. llech

    llech LE

    What does it taste like, and is it near common dogging sites?
     
    llech, Jan 26, 2011
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  10. Joe_Private

    Joe_Private LE
    1. Engineers
    2. Arrse on 2 Wheels

    I've seen that stuff. Bright orange, and looks artificial. I have some photos of it somewhere.
     
    Joe_Private, Jan 26, 2011
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  11. BONNACON

    BONNACON LE

    Wondered myself if it was deer "man fat"! but being a "deer voyeur" never seen anything to make the connection. Besides it's always on it's own with no tissues or fag butts nearby! As for doggers they would ruin their shoes getting to where we live.
    As I said it's just like wall paper paste with no colour and substantial amounts to. It's been bugging me for ages. Going out now for a mooch with my Cheapo NV. I'm sad sooo very sad...
     
    BONNACON, Jan 26, 2011
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  12. happybonzo

    happybonzo LE
    1. ARRSE Camping, caravan, tenting and motorhome club.

    This link may help; I asked on a Forestry forum and got directed to this LINK
     
    happybonzo, Jan 30, 2011
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  13. putteesinmyhands

    putteesinmyhands LE

    Would this be the same stuff that we (North Yorkshire, but could apply to other areas) called "Frog Spit"? Usually found on reeds and has a frothy consistency. I've never bothered trying to find out what it was before, but this Wiki entry seems quite plausible... Froghopper - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
     
    putteesinmyhands, Jan 30, 2011
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  14. purplegunner

    purplegunner Old-Salt

    I've come across this stuff while out walking the dog the other day. Exactly as you describe. Like wallpaper paste in a large(ish) blob. I dismissed it as discarded shite at the time but now you've mentioned it. It's got me wondering. And no, I've not tasted it.
     
    purplegunner, Jan 30, 2011
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  16. the_stinger

    the_stinger Swinger

    I've seen it too. Was out on a site visit last year and it was all over the Elder trees by the river. Didn't know what it was, but due to the close proximity of the M25 which bordered said site I dismissed it as an almighty snot rocket.
     
    the_stinger, Jan 31, 2011
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