Garden Snail Collection

Japanese Art, Sketch of a Snail
Vintage engraving of Japanese Art, Sketch of a Snail

Garden snail (Helix aspersa) baby on Marigold flower, UK

Garden snail (Helix aspersa)

Feeding trails from Common snails (Helix aspersa) grazing algae growing on black paint. The rows of chitinous, recurved teeth (the cuticula, part of the radula) leave a distinctive zigzag pattern

Molluscs, c. 1860 (colour litho)
1109867 Molluscs, c.1860 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Naturgeschichte des TierreichsA (Natural History of the Animal Kingdom)

Cartoon of Garden Snail (helix aspera) with green body and multi coloured shell and brown Garden Slug (Arion hortensis), with eyes on top of long tentacles

Brown Snail with raised head and antennae, side view

brown snail blowing bubbles
A macro shot of a brown snail partially submerged in a sea of dark blue bubbles

Illustration of white eggs of Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) in shallow hole under decaying leaves

Illustration of Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) on leaf

Illustration of Garden Snails (Helix aspersa) on the move

Digital illustration of garden snail

Picture No. 10982655
Garden Snail - hidden under a leaf Allariz, Galicia, Spain (Helix aspersa) Date:

Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) on leaf with tentacles partly extended on head, close-up

Garden snail (Helix aspersa) on leaf

Garden snail with torch light

Brown Snail with raised antennae, side view

Garden Snails (Helix aspersa) on rock in plant pot

Garden snail (Helix aspersa) climbing over the edge of glass jar

Eggs of a garden snail (Helix aspersa) in wet moss

Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) showing three of four tentacles on head, close-up

Garden snail on dandelion flower, close-up

Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) showing tentacles on head, close-up

Glass jar on window sill containing snails, bark and some herbs

Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) on green leaf, close-up

Garden snail on green leaf

Close-up of garden snail

Eggs of Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) on wet soil

Garden snail on white sheet

Garden snail (Helix aspera), head, close-up

Garden Snail (Helix aspersa), side view, close up

Garden snail F007 / 6609
Garden snail (Helix aspersa)

Garden snail F007 / 6608
Garden snail (Helix aspersa)

Garden snail C014 / 0477
Garden snail on a rotting piece of wood. Garden snails (Helix aspersa) are a species of land snail, a pulmonate gastropod, and are one of the best-known of all terrestrial molluscs

Garden snail C015 / 7086
Garden snail. Garden snails (Helix aspersa) are a species of land snail, a pulmonate gastropod, and are one of the best-known of all terrestrial molluscs

Garden snail after drinking beer
Garden snail (Helix aspersa) after drinking beer from a beer trap. Snails and slugs are attracted to the yeast in the beer

Garden snail climbing on glass
Garden snail (Helix aspersa) climbing on glass. The snails foot (the underside gripping area) and mouth are pressed to the surface of the glass

Garden snail on beer trap
Garden snail (Helix aspersa) on the rim of a jar filled with beer. Snails and slugs are attracted to the yeast in the beer

Garden snail drinking from a beer trap
Garden snail (Helix aspersa) drinking from a beer trap. Snails and slugs are attracted to the yeast in the beer. Using beer to attract and trap snails and slugs is an organic alternative to slug

Garden Snails - copulation - beginning to part - UK
DOW-502 Garden Snails - copulation - beginning to part UK Helix aspersa Steve Downer contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

The brown garden snail, widely used in escargot. (MR)

Garden snails hibernating
Garden snails (Helix aspersa) hibernating

Snail foot. Foot of a garden snail (Helix aspersa) crawling over glass, seen from below. Snails have a single foot. Movement is created by successive contractions of the muscles inside the foot

Hibernating garden snails. Garden snails (Helix aspersa) hibernating under a rotting log

Garden snail. Young garden snail (Helix aspersa) feeding on a petal of a begonia (Begonia sp.) plant

Garden Snail - Italy
RD-165 Garden Snail Italy Helix pomatia Giacomo Radi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Garden Snail - single adult crawling across moss - Wiltshire - England - UK
DK-320 Garden Snail - single adult crawling across moss Wiltshire - England - UK Helix aspersa David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Discovering the Delicate Beauty of Garden Snails: A Closer Look at Their Fascinating World" In the enchanting world of gardens, a tiny creature known as the garden snail (Helix aspersa) captivates our attention. This delightful species can be found in various settings, from delicate Marigold flowers in the UK to black paint covered with grazing algae. Dating back to 1860, a captivating color lithograph showcases these molluscs' intricate details and their timeless charm. In Japanese art, a simple sketch immortalizes a snail's graceful presence. Meanwhile, an amusing cartoon depicts a green-bodied garden snail with a vibrantly colored shell alongside its brown companion, the Arion hortensis slug. Curiosity piques when observing intimate moments within this snail community. Witnessing post-copulation scenes reveals intriguing aspects of their reproductive process—exposing their unique sex organs and even remnants of love darts called gypsobelum. Amidst all this wonderment lies another surprising sight—a brown snail blowing bubbles. Such unexpected behavior adds an element of whimsy to these already fascinating creatures. Delving deeper into their life cycle, we encounter illustrations showcasing white eggs carefully nestled under decaying leaves—an ingenious way for garden snails to protect future generations. And there they are again on lush green leaves; gracefully gliding along nature's canvas. The garden snail truly embodies resilience and adaptability while exuding an undeniable charm that has captured human imagination throughout history. As we explore their world through art and observation, let us appreciate these remarkable creatures who remind us that beauty can be found even in the most unexpected places.