White-lipped Snail

Cepaea hortensis

The White-lipped Snail is a small, friendly snail that loves to munch on leaves and flowers. It has a pretty shell with a white lip, making it easy to spot in gardens and parks.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The White-lipped Snail has a smooth, glossy shell, typically 18-25mm wide, often yellow, pink, or brown, with or without dark spiral bands. Its most distinct feature is the bright white lip or rim inside the shell's opening. This white lip clearly differentiates it from similar banded snails like the Brown-lipped Snail.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumMolluscaClassGastropodaOrderStylommatophoraFamilyHelicidaeGenusCepaea
White-lipped Snail
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White-lipped Snail

Category

Invertebrate

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

A White-lipped Snail's shell grows thicker and stronger as the snail gets older!

They can sometimes climb straight up walls, defying gravity with their strong foot!

They use tiny rasping teeth, called a radula, to scrape food from surfaces!

White-lipped Snails are hermaphrodites, meaning each snail has both male and female parts!

Special abilities

Ability

Survival Sleeper

White-lipped Snails can seal their shell with mucus during cold or dry times because this helps them survive harsh conditions.

Ability

Pattern Power

White-lipped Snails have shells with varied colors and bands that help them blend into different environments and hide from predators.

Ability

Self-healing Shell

White-lipped Snails can repair small cracks in their shell because this helps them maintain protection and grow bigger.

Ability

Slime Navigator

White-lipped Snails leave a slimy mucus trail that helps them move smoothly and protect their soft body.

Measurements & details

Size
18-25 mm
Lifespan
730-1095 days
Leg Count
0

Diet & Feeding

These snails munch on decaying plants, algae, and sometimes fungi found on surfaces.

Primary Foods

  • decaying leaves
  • dead plant matter
  • algae
  • fungi
  • lichens

Foraging Method

  • Grazing

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Be gentle if you see a snail and don't pick it up too much; they are delicate creatures.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is White-lipped Snail?

18-25 mm

How long does White-lipped Snail live?

730-1095 days

What does White-lipped Snail eat?

These snails munch on decaying plants, algae, and sometimes fungi found on surfaces.

Where is White-lipped Snail usually found?

Urban areas

How does White-lipped Snail hunt?

Grazing

How many legs does White-lipped Snail have?

0

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