Whether you have one snail, a pair, or many, choosing names for your gastropods is part of the fun of having them as pets. It's a great way to make them feel more like family. Snails are small, quiet, ...
**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**: ...
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 ...
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 ...
You know, we could all use a good companion these days. A dog - but they shed. A cat - but they scratch. How about a snail? (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: Snails are so hot ...
Something slow and slimy has taken over social media...the snail of course! These mollusc companions have become the perfect lockdown pet and the snail hashtag has more than 300 MILLION views on ...
A woman has told of how she loves nothing more than cuddling her giant African snail on the sofa - and doesn't mind when it covers her body in slime. Magdalena Dusza, from Krakow, Poland, adopted ...
This story was edited for radio by Martha Ann Overland. Copyright 2025 NPR For those who can't adopt a furry friend for a pet — perhaps due to space, allergies or ...