Where do snails come from?

Spread among at least six continents are more than 1000 species of land, sea or freshwater snails. Due to morphology, hermaphroditic reproduction and certain adaptations, snails can originate in many different habitats and environments. With the help of other species, they can find themselves thriving in new ones. read more

Slugs are snails without a protective shell. Land and sea snails rank second as the most plentiful species, following insects. Garden snails damage plants by chewing leaves, low-lying fruits such as berries and tomatoes and tree bark. Land snails encounter many predators, including rats, birds, frogs, beetles, ants and humans. read more

A previously slug-free garden can be invaded by the creatures in several ways. Following the “grass is always greener” principle, slugs may make the slow trip over from your neighbor’s yard. read more

Land snails, freshwater snails and sea snails are all eaten in a number of countries (principally Spain, Philippines, Morocco, Nigeria, Algeria, Cameroon, France, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Bulgaria, Belgium, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Cyprus, Ghana, Malta, Terai of Nepal, China, Northeast India states such as Manipur, Tripura and parts of the United States). read more