**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 ...

The African giant snail captivates as the quiet star of the terrarium scene: enormous, slimy, and intriguingly different. On social media, these creatures are becoming cult figures. However, their ...

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 ...