10 Interesting Facts About Land Snails

Snails are fascinating little creatures who never cease to amaze. Here are 10 interesting snail facts...

1. Land snails are mostly hermaphrodites. This means that they can act as either the male or female in reproduction.

2. Most land snails hatch from eggs.

3. Land snails go through a courtship process before intercourse. This can last between 2 and 12 hours and resembles a slow dance.

4. Snails can move at a speed of 1.3cm to 2cm per second. They are one of the slowest creatures on earth, but do travel at a steady pace.

5. Snails do not change shells as they grow up. Instead, the shell grows along with them.

6. The shells of the snail have many varying colours and designs, even within a single breed. This makes them one of the most beautiful and fascinating creatures on earth.

7. Snails hibernate during the cold seasons.

8. Snails can see but can't hear.

9. Snails are nocturnal. Most of their activities are carried out after dark.

10. The mucus of certain breeds of land snail is used to treat wrinkles, spots, and scars on the skin, amongst other skin issues.

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