Land Snail

Damp, shaded areas such as garden beds, leaf litter, under logs, and temperate forests.

Mostly herbivorous, feeding on decaying organic matter, fungi, algae, and living plants.

Nocturnal or active during damp weather; moves via a muscular foot using mucus for lubrication; can retract into shell for protection or during dry periods.

Benefits the ecosystem by decomposing organic matter; may be a pest in gardens; can carry parasites like lungworm, so handwashing after handling is recommended.