1. Hatchlings LINK. The earlier post showed that these small snails were nocturnal, hiding in the soil during the day and emerging at night to feed LINK. In trying to document them feeding, the snails had to be subjected to … Continued
The Giant African Snail (Achatina fulica) with its massive hard shell is an invasive species. Movements is from the powerful foot muscles that release a slippery mucous. This mucous aid in movement over rough surfaces. What is not often realised … Continued
“African Giant Snails (Achatina fulica), the largest species of land snails, are hermaphrodites, having both male and female reproductive organs. Although capable of self-fertilisation, such instances are rare. I chanced upon a mating pair this morning, surprisingly on a sunny … Continued
