'Gary From Spongebob' Surfaces In Lamorinda: Photo Of The Day

LAMORINDA, CA — Patch reader Arleen Thomas snapped this photo she calls "Gary from Spongebob" last month while hiking in Orinda's Wilder Community.

"May showers don't stop me from hiking! But this little fellow almost made me lose my step! So I got down on my knees to get its best side...now my knees hurt," Arleen wrote in an email to Patch.

Fun Fact: Yes, the rain really does bring out snails like Gary.

According to GoAptive.com: "Both snails and slugs rely on moisture to survive. Their bodies dry out very quickly when they are active without moisture to support them. This is why they only become active when it rains or when you’ve recently watered your garden."

Thanks so much for sharing, Arleen!

It's Your Shot: Pictures You Take and We Share

Have you got the next incredible photo? If you have an awesome photo of nature, breathtaking scenery, kids caught being kids, a pet doing something funny or something unusual you happen to catch, we'd love to feature it on Patch. We're looking for high-resolution images that reflect the beauty that is Lamorinda and the East Bay, and that show off your unique talents.

So, bring 'em on. No selfies. Not here.

Send your photos to maggie.fusek@patch.com. In your email, please be sure to include information about when and where the shot was taken and any other details about what was going on.