Garden snails

in garden •  2 years ago  (edited)

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The garden snail, also known as the garden snail or Helix aspersa, is a terrestrial snail commonly found in gardens and other outdoor areas. They belong to the Helicidae family and are native to Europe. However, they have been introduced to many parts of the world and are now considered a common garden pest in some areas.

Here are some important characteristics and information about garden snails:

  1. Appearance: The snail shell is curly, with a brown or tan band on the shell, and the top is slightly pointed. The shell can be up to about 2.5 to 4 cm in diameter. The body of the snail is soft and slimy, gray or brown in color.

  2. Habitat: As the name suggests, snails are commonly found in gardens and other outdoor areas with vegetation. They love moist conditions and are most active in wet and cool weather.

  3. Behavior: Garden snails are primarily nocturnal, which means they are more active at night. they move by glider

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