Whorled, striped, and brownish overall, the shells can measure up to 8 inches long and nearly 5 inches in diameter. According to the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection … See more

Peanuts, cucumbers, cocoa, and peas are just some of the commercial crops that giant African land snails devour. They can eat over 500 kinds of plants, including lichens, alg… See more

Giant African land snails may be predominantly herbivorous, but their shells need a steady supply of calcium to grow. To get it, the snails feed on bones, eggshells, … See more

The giant snails have female and male reproductive organs and are prolific breeders. One instance of mating can fertilize several clutchesof eggs over a period of ti… See more

Run over these invertebrates at your own risk. Their tough, sharp shells can blow out car tires—or turn into flying shrapnel when accidentally crushed by a lawnmower. See more