In article , Peter Thomas
writes
In message , More to Wiggle
writes

OK, I'll listen to the Be Nice to Woodies Campaign! But you have to admit
that it isn't very pleasant to pick anything up to find the underside alive
with little bodies dropping all over your hands.

I'm not squeamish

This is debatable. Woodlice are harmless, aesthetically pleasing and
mildly amusing critters. Now, as for inadvertently treading on slugs
with bare feet...

better than snails, which have sharp bits in ...
--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm