Brown-lipped Snail

Cepaea nemoralis

The Brown-lipped Snail is a small, friendly snail with a beautiful shell that has a brown lip. These snails love to munch on leaves and can be found in gardens and forests.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Brown-lipped Snail has a rounded shell, often yellow, pink, or brown, with up to five dark spiral bands. A key feature is the dark brown 'lip' on the inside edge of its shell opening, making it distinct from many other garden snails.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumMolluscaClassGastropodaOrderStylommatophoraFamilyHelicidaeGenusCepaea
Brown-lipped Snail
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Brown-lipped Snail

Category

Invertebrate

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Snails are hermaphrodites, meaning each snail has both boy and girl parts!

Some snails can live longer than your pet dog, up to 10 years!

Their eyes are on the tip of their longer tentacles, helping them see movement!

They have thousands of tiny 'teeth' on a special tongue called a radula!

Special abilities

Ability

Master of Disguise

Brown-lipped Snails can change their shell color and banding patterns because this helps them blend into different environments.

Ability

Slime Superhighway

The Brown-lipped Snail creates a slimy mucus trail that helps them glide over rough surfaces and reduces friction.

Ability

Self-Repair Shell

Brown-lipped Snails can repair small cracks in their shell because it helps protect their soft body from harm.

Ability

Long Napper

Brown-lipped Snails can seal themselves inside their shell for months to survive harsh weather conditions by forming a special lid.

Measurements & details

Size
18-25 mm
Lifespan
730-2920 days

Diet & Feeding

Snails are nature's recyclers, munching on decaying plants and algae to keep things tidy.

Primary Foods

  • Decaying leaves
  • Fungi
  • Algae
  • Nettles
  • Dandelions

Foraging Method

  • Grazing

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

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Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always wash your hands after touching snails, as they can carry germs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is Brown-lipped Snail?

18-25 mm

How long does Brown-lipped Snail live?

730-2920 days

What does Brown-lipped Snail eat?

Snails are nature's recyclers, munching on decaying plants and algae to keep things tidy.

Where is Brown-lipped Snail usually found?

Forests

How does Brown-lipped Snail hunt?

Grazing

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