European Brown Snail
Helix Aspersa
Appearance
- Adults - 28-35 mm.
- Weight of 7-15 g.
- Shell is brown.
Lifecycle
- They are hermaphrodites, producing both spermatozoa and ova; but cross-fertilisation usually takes place.
- Each brood may consist of between 30 and 120 eggs which take 2 weeks to hatch. The shells of hatchlings are both fragile and translucent.
- It can take two years to reach full maturity.
Habits
- Most native species can be found under logs and rocks, in leaf litter or under tree bark.
- During humid weather they are found foraging for food or looking for mates.
- They can damage leaves and fruit by producing irregular holes.