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Common Garden Snail

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Overview

Birds

Biology

Brownish body, covered in slimy mucus, Large thin shell, Shells will have brown, yellow, chestnut colours
Adult shells have 4 - 5 whorls30 - 120 at one time, Does not need a mate to reproduce
Can live for 1 - 5 years, depending on habitat

Food

They prefer to feed on starchy or decaying foods, and can get most of their water consumption from their surroundings and the food they eat.

The Common Garden Snail is a herbivore that feeds on plant matter and will come out at night or after rainfall, the snail.

Description

They can be found under manholes in sewers, under flat roofs, basements, between wood, brick, even in gardens.

Habitat

The Common Garden Snail is a herbivore that feeds on plant matter and will come out at night or after rainfall, the snail.

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