**Species Overview**: The garden snail (_Cornu aspersum_) is the most popular species for pet snails in the U.S., with a lifespan of 2 to 3 years and a shell size up to 1.625 inches. **Basic Care**: ...

"Giant African land snails are illegal to own in the U.S. due to their potential to destroy ecosystems and carry disease." "These snails are considered a destructive invasive species that can harm ...

If you want to forget your troubles and tune out the state of the world, look no further than an online snail-appreciation group like Pet Snails and Slugs, which has ten thousand members from all over ...

When walking to work the other day, I spotted a small snail crossing the sidewalk just before I stepped on it. I picked it up (it immediately withdrew into its shell) and kept walking, keeping an eye ...

Snails can hide in their shells for months or even years, slowing metabolism and sealing in moisture to survive harsh ...

As any seasoned gardener will tell you, slugs and snails are destructive pests that wreak havoc on your plants. Slugs and snails will gradually eat away at plants and can eventually kill them if an ...