Facts
Snail is a mollusk that belongs to the class Gastropod.
They appeared on Earth nearly 500 million years ago.
There are over 60,000 species of snails in the world.
Snails range from 0.68 mm to 70 cm in size.
The Giant African land snail is the largest snail on the planet.
Snails in the wild can live from 3 to 7 years.
A snails body consists of a strong, muscular foot and coiled shell.
On average, snails weigh from 25 g to 45 g.
Snail shells are made of calcium carbonate.
All snails have shells.
Snail shells cannot be replaced.
Land snails breathe via lungs.
Snails that live in water use gills for breathing.
Marine snails outnumber land snails.
Snail is a nocturnal creature.
Most snails are herbivores and their diet is based on plants.
Snails move at a speed of about 0.5 inches per second.
Snails are a source of food for wild animals and humans.
Snail uses its shell as a shelter.
Snail has two pairs of tentacles on its head.
Its eyes are located on top of the long tentacles.
Short tentacles are equipped with sense of smell.
Snail uses sense of smell to find food.
Some snails hibernate during the winter.
Snails contain both male and female reproductive organs.
Snails lay eggs in the ground.
Eggs can hatch after 2 to 3 weeks.
Snails can reproduce and lay eggs each month.
Snails can sleep for 3 years.
