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.

There are a lot more amazing facts about snails that people don’t know. If you’re interested in learning more, then keep on watching for more Snail facts!

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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[karyannfontaine]

I started keeping Aquatic snails years ago. I now have Land Snails, whom I enjoy. I have generations of them. I also keep snakes which I love. Snails, land and fresh water, salt water are so very tiny and fragile when hatched. I am 73 now, and never harm snails, slugs, snakes in my garden. Love to watch my snails eat by scraping their food with their radulas. These are not company for everyone, but if their slow, humble, interesting nature attracts you, they give you hours of calm entertainment.

[gibsoncook]

I own 6 garden snails, there very interesting to watch beside being slow, they have no problem from me putting them on my hand and there very friendly! And cute!

[cherylcarter]

I noticed that the snails gathered like barbecue kebabs on the Moringa branches during the winter. So now that I have a few pet ones, I give them Moringa leaves and sticks.

[galaxygaming]

Snails are the rarest animals in my garden, so I keep them very safe.

[coreyanderson]

What kind of despicable dirtbag would put salt on a snail. That is inhumane.

[slimaczehistorie]

Awesome! I love these little creatures ❤🐌

[tobytobtob]

Drunk at 3 AM guess ill watch some snail vids!

[Discovery_and_Change]

I see snails on my porch at night and wonder where they go and how far they travel when they're not out during the day.

[threeLife]

I love snails I'm a need for snails 🐌

[somethingxx]

I own four garden snails doing well and lovley

[kittyqveen]

I thought snails and slugs are the same I thought a slug is a snail without a shell and they move faster because they don’t have a heavy shell.

[Mariommx]

Fun fact: some snails can live after birth i know this since i do have them

[lintxxxxx]

This is the best video I've watched in a while. Excellent.

P.S.. i truly love snails now. Top 20 coolest of creatures ever

[SnailSuperFan]

I Do Not Know If This Is Rare But I Found A Pink Snail Once (its shell not the slug thingy)

[PusheenMochi]

Did you also know snails dont have a brain? Instead they have something called a ganglia

[africanfufu]

“ they can sleep for years” ….. huh?😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[TheOtherPawz]

I love snails so much and I thinck some people just think they are a pest and anoying pest but I now they can be a pest but snails help the ecosistom and with out snails the earth will be adisder

[sanantonioroach]

I found the cutest smallest baby snail the other day--the size of a mustard seed if not slightly smaller. I let it rest in my begonia leaf that curls at the edges like a protective bowl. Then when the snail is big enough, I'm picking them off and tossing them in the neighbor's garden....

[robinsydney]

Thank you. Just what I needed to know about these wonderful creatures!!! ❤👍❤

[Mrz-sbhw]

Nessie the loch Ness monster is supposedly an overgrown snail 🐌.