Animal: African Giant Land Snail
Taxonomic name: Lissachatina fulica
Conservation Status: Not Evaluated (IUCN Red List)
Wild Range: Native to East Africa, but is invasive in most tropical regions such as the Caribbean, Pacific Islands, South and Eastern Asia, and even Florida!
Diet: Herbivore, feeds on more than 500 types of plants
Longevity in the wild: 5-7 years
Size: 19.8 cm
Weight: Approximately 32 grams
Fun fact: The giant African land snail deposits up to 500 eggs each reproductive period, which occurs every 2 to 3 months.
Visit our African giant land snail at the Kinsmen Discovery Centre!
