Snail Facts You Probably Didn't Expect

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Most snails are harmless creatures that crawl across the ground with a shell on their back. This is usually the only picture that most people have of snails. However, not all snails are like this.

Some snails inhabit the waters, swimming underneath or along the surface during low tide. Some snails live in aquariums, while some snails live underground.

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0:50 Snails are not insects.
1:04 Gastropods make up over 80% of mollusks.
1:26 Contrary to popular belief, slugs and snails are not the same.
1:53 There are a lot of different snail species.
2:15 A fully preserved snail dates back to 99 million years ago.
2:36 The smallest snail in the world can be found in China.
2:58 The world’s largest snail, on the other hand, is the giant whelk.
3:13 Baby snails are born with a “protoconch.”
3:31 Snail shells cannot be replaced.
3:50 While most snails do, some snails do not have two eyes.
4:17 A snail doesn’t have jaws.
4:38 Despite not having jaws, snails have the most teeth out of any animal.
5:02 Snails move using only one foot.
5:24 One day is not enough for a snail to cover a distance of one mile.
5:42 Snails can move faster if they are trailing behind another snail.
6:02 The fastest snail alive is likely the plough snail.
6:25 Freshwater snails are asexual.
6:39 A snail usually lays over a hundred eggs in one clutch.
6:55 Unfortunately, ⅓ of snails die after laying eggs.
7:14 Garden snails are nocturnal creatures.
7:28 A snail’s nap can range from a few hours up to 3 years.
7:50 Snail shells have many industrial uses.
8:06 A garden snail’s serum is also a popular ingredient for cosmetics.
8:24 Some snails excrete venom that can harm humans.
8:54 For some aquarium owners, snails can end up being pests.
9:15 Aside from this issue, most snails are very low-maintenance pets.
9:38 Snails need high-protein food to grow properly.
9:55 Salt alone is not enough to kill snails.
10:16 In times of famine, people often ate snails.
10:31 Today, a lot of dishes feature snails as their key ingredient.

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