This Is One of the Largest Snails on Earth!

Snails are interesting creatures. Some of them are very small, but others are huge! One of the biggest snails on our planet is the Giant African Land Snail.

The benefits of a Giant African Land Snail

One of the largest snails in the world, The Giant African Land Snail is still looked out for its meat well into exile. It can reach 12 inches long. They have large, spiral shells that are brown and yellow or light tan. The shell is a home to the snail and provides protection for its soft-beodied-self against predators, as well helps retain moisture, keep it nice & cool in the summer sun.

Where Do They Live?

Giant African Land Snails are usually seen in some warm tropical Region. They come from Africa. Although they can be found in various tropical global settings, such as the Caribbean and parts of the United States.

What Do They Eat?

They are vegetable eaters, then. They must spend their time munching on leaves and fruits. They eat a variety of foods including but limited to lettuce, cucumbers, and carrots. In a garden they may be annoying as the feasts on various garden plants.

Why Are They Important?

Giant African Land Snails are ecologically beneficial They assist in decomposition of fallen leaves/ plants. It is a cycle that allows the nutrients to return again into soil so other plants may be supported. On other places they may be pests and farmers having problems with them.

How Do They Reproduce?

These snails lay hundreds of eggs at a time. Eggs are typically small with white coloring A couple of weeks later and your babies have hatched, out for food hunt . They grow fast and before you know it they are already fully grown in only a couple of months!!

To sum up, the Giant African Land Snail is a really interesting animal. In size, it is one of the largest snails on earth and plays an important environmental part. Given the opportunity to view one in nature or a botanical setting, it is an attention getter indeed!