In the fields of the central regions of Thailand, it is popular to grow crops such as pumpkins and cucumbers.

And before those farmers who were cultivating these vegetables, huge snobs were delivered by giant snails, slowly plying the leaves and fruits of crops. However, over time, Thai farmers have realized how valuable the slugs leave behind on the beds with pumpkins and cucumbers.

Scientists have long proved that snail slime is a real storehouse of collagen - a substance that is useful for both skin and hair, nails, etc. Therefore, Thai farmers have changed their anger at mercy, stopped banishing snails from the beds and now carefully collect precious mucus from leaves, shoots and fruits.

They sell the collected material for colossal money to pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies.

For example, rice farmer Fatinisiri Thangkyu used to think that snails were a real disaster for their land - leisurely raiders ate plant buds and young shoots. However, over time, Fatinisiri stopped throwing snails on the side of the road or into the river, as he had done before and how his neighbors practiced.

On the contrary, having familiarized himself with the beneficial effect of snail mucus on the human body, Thangkyu concentrated his attention on these creatures in a swirling carapace.

And now in his assets - a good thousand snails, which, leaving mucus on the plants, help the ex-rice grower earn from three hundred twenty to six hundred and fifty dollars a month.