OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaSnails are slow-moving animals that carry their home on their back! Their shell is hard and round, and the snail can hide inside it when it feels scared. Snails are found all around the world.
Snails have two long feelers on their head with tiny eyes at the tips. They leave a shiny, slimy trail wherever they go. Their spiral shell grows bigger as the snail gets bigger.
Most snails eat plants, leaves, and vegetables. Snails have tiny teeth on their tongue that help them chew their food. A snail can have thousands of tiny teeth on its tongue!
- Snails love wet, rainy days.
- The slime on their body helps them slide along the ground smoothly.
- Some snails live on land and some live in water.
- A snail can sleep for up to three years if the weather is too dry!
