Largest snail in the world.
They can live 5-10 years, grow up to 20cm long and weigh up to a kilo.
Chomp chomp!
They have more teeth than any other animal - up to 20,000 microscopic teeth in their mouths.
The fountain of beauty.
Snail slime is good for your skin. It is used in lots of moisturisers and anti-wrinkle creams!
Lifespan: 6-10 years
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Threats: Hermit crab, coconut crab and some bird species
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Distribution: East Africa
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Habitat: Forest floor
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Appearance: Giant African land snails can grow up to 12cm in length and weigh up to 600g. They can be identified by their mottled brown, conical-shaped shells which have vertical stripes and a yellow foot
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Diet & Feeding: Leaf litter
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Social Behaviour: Giant African land snails are nocturnal, moving around at night to feed. With the exception of mating, snails spend much of their time alone
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Males and females: The giant African land snails are hermaphrodite which means that they have both male and female reproduction organs
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Number of young: They lay about 200 eggs
Giant African land snails can drastically reduce its metabolism and survive for a few months or even a few years without food
