I recently came across this pile of slime in the forest. It's was around 16' long and 6' wide and ranged in color from amber to darker reddish tones. The location was in Nineveh, NY, which is in Broome County.
Suggestions so far have been afterbirth from a deer, or a "plug" from a bear recently out of hibernation. But the goo had no smell whatsoever and there were no flies on it, as you would expect from either of those suggestions.
Has anyone seen anything like this before or can anyone help me identify it?
Thanks, Heather
I haven’t seen enough evidence here to confidently identify it, but I’d be interested in whether the material was gelatinous, fibrous, or more like a solid mass. The location and season could also help. If it’s still there, avoid touching it directly, and consider contacting a local wildlife biologist or Cornell Cooperative Extension in Broome County for an expert opinion from snake game.
Most likely a large slime mold or gelatinous fungal growth — unusual in size, but harmless and naturally occurring, with classic Slope Rider curiosity
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