**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**: ...

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

Bold snails are built to be tough. A close look at bold snails’ shells reveals that they are rounder, thicker and more bite-resistant than shy snails’ shells. This finding, published online April 22 ...

Take a stroll through the coastal dunes, woodlands, or cities of Europe and you will likely find, with an observant eye, grove snails. They come in a variety of colors: coral pink, lemon yellow, lush ...

The coastal waters off the U.S. west coast have elevated levels of carbon dioxide, due to emissions of this gas by human industry and agriculture. This is linked to dissolution of the shells of a type ...

The “scaly-foot gastropod” is a type of snail that thrives in the hydrothermal vents found deep in the Indian Ocean. And it has a unique property: a magnetic outer shell. These snails were first ...

It’s hard for most people to get psyched about snails. They’re slimy. Their bodies bear a strong resemblance to phlegm. And our encounters with them often involve cursing the damage they do to our ...