This species that I could observe is the so-called snail, it is a quite shy animal, I was able to take some shots coming out of its shell, it is impressive how it moves from one place to another quickly, it seems that it is a slow animal, however it moves quickly , when it is in danger and hides in its shell.
A few years ago we got a little scared in our home, because in the school that is a few blocks away, there was an appearance of the African Snails that were quite poisonous, these species were eliminated due to the danger that they could cause to the entire school community. Luckily we were able to observe that the snails that we have in the garden are not African ones, that is to say that they were not poisonous, so they can be calm in the garden.
Snail:
The term snail or also known as "corocol", is the common name of gastropod mollusks with a spiral shell. There are marine corocoles (sometimes called corocola), freshwater and terrestrial. Snails move through a series of undulating muscle contractions that run along the underside of the foot. They have a structure called radula in their mouths, with thousands of denticles that serve to scrape mold off the rocks.
Investigating a little on the web regarding the snail, some studies say that the snail can live between five and seven years, this will depend on whether the species is not consumed by a predator, otherwise they can last this time. Also in the winter periods they hide in their shell to be able to hibernate.
In Europe these species of snails are consumed by man, where he makes exquisite dishes, I don't know how they prepare it because, according to they have parasites that affect other animals and man. It is incredible that despite this the snail is consumed.
Snails are also consumed in Portugal, where they are called caracóis, and are served in bars and taverns, usually boiled with garlic. Traditional Spanish cuisine is also very fond of snails5 or eating various species such as Helix aspersa, Helix punctata, Helix pisana or Iberus gualtieranus alonensis, among others. and rabbit which is very popular in the inland regions of southeastern Spain).
In Venezuela, thank God, the snail is not consumed, because they consider it not a species for human consumption. Some people have commented that this type of snail is medicinal, especially women who use it to remove stretch marks, due to pregnancy.
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Source consulted source
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caracol
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