Do snails give birth? This is a question that many people ask when they see a snail for the first time. The answer is yes snails do give birth. In fact they give birth to live young.
Snails are born from eggs that are laid in the ground. The eggs are incubated for a few weeks before the baby snails hatch. Once they hatch the baby snails are on their own. They must find food and shelter to survive.
Snails are not the only animals that give birth to live young. Many other animals do this as well including mammals reptiles and fish.
How does a snail reproduce?
By laying eggs.
How many eggs does a snail lay at a time?
20 to 80
How long does it take for a snail’s egg to hatch?
2 to 4 weeks
Where do snails lay their eggs?
In a moist and dark place
How long does it take for a snail to reach sexual maturity?
1 to 2 years
What do baby snails eat?
They eat the same things as adult snails
How big is a baby snail when it’s born?
Around 1 mm
How long do snails live?
2 to 7 years in captivity 1 to 2 years in the wild
What do snails eat?
Algae small insects and decaying matter
What is the shell of a snail used for?
For protection
Do snails have eyes?
Yes they have two pairs of tentacles with eyes at the end of the longer pair
What is the function of a snail’s mucus?
It helps them move and protects them from drying out
Do all snails have shells?
No some species of slug don’t have shells
What is the scientific name for a snail?
Gastropoda
What phylum do snails belong to?
Mollusca
