Giant African Land Snail
(Achatina fulica)
Giant African land snails are a nocturnal species, which means they are active at night.
Fun Facts
Giant African Land Snail
Animal Class
Invertebrate
Size
Their shell can grow up to 20cm and their body can grow up to 30cm in length
Diet
Herbivorous. They eat a wide array of fruits and vegetables and leafy greens
Habitat
Forests, shrublands, wetlands and coastal areas
Distribution
East Africa
Appearance
Dark brown shell with fawn and white markings. Brown bodies also with fawn and white markings
Lifespan
An average of 6 years, but they can live up to 10 years
Did you know?
One single snail can produce up to 1,200 eggs a year!
See our Giant African Land Snails!
We have a colony of giant African land snails at Ponderosa Zoo, come and see them in our Reptile House!
The Giant African Land Snail Population
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Population Trend
Unknown
Threats
Habitat loss and the pet trade
Population
Unknown
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