Filter
Type of listing
Breed
Your locationCity / town you live in
Distance from you
Keyword
9/100 characters
Average Breeder Reviews
Price
£
from
£
to
Popular filters
Sex

Enclosure Snails Invertebrates for sale

The Giant African Land Snail, also known simply as the African Snail, originates from East Africa and is renowned for its impressive size and adaptability. Physically, these snails boast a robust, conical shell that can grow up to 30cm, often marked with distinct bands of brown and cream. Their soft bodies are usually a pale beige, with a slow but steady movement typical of land snails. Temperament-wise, Giant African Snails are gentle and non-aggressive, making them popular as exotic pets. They are hermaphrodites requiring a partner for reproduction, which involves a fascinating mating process including the exchange of sperm. These snails thrive in warm, humid environments, necessitating careful habitat management, including adequate moisture and a diet rich in vegetables and calcium. Due to their rapid breeding rate and care needs, they are suitable for responsible pet owners who can commit to their upkeep. Keywords such as “giant african land snail for sale,” “african land snail for sale,” and “snails for sale UK” reflect their popularity in the UK market where enthusiasts seek these unique pets for their distinctive characteristics and manageable temperament.

Snails invertebrates Giant African land snail hatchlings  - Advert 1
3

Giant African land snail hatchlings

Snails

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Giant African land snails make brilliant first time pets for young and old. They are a low maintenance pet with easy care routines. The hatchlings are currently the size of a 5p but will grow into

ID Verified
NuneatonWarwickshire
5.0
Snails invertebrates Giant African Land Snails  - Advert 2
5

Giant African Land Snails

Snails

11 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Hatched 16 Jan 2026. Measuring at average 3cm 'retic' white body with classic shell. Shell patterns change as grows very good eaters. Favorite food romaine lectuce, courgette, cucumber and protein sna

ID Verified
PeterboroughPeterborough
Snails invertebrates Giant land snails - Advert 3
5

Giant land snails

Snails

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£1Price

These little slimy legends make awesome, low-maintenance pets -- fun to watch and super easy to care for! Eating well and they need calcium in their enclosure at all times Only £1 each or grab 6 for

DoncasterSouth Yorkshire
Snails invertebrates Juvenile african snails  - Advert 4
4

Juvenile african snails

Snails

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price

🐌 African Giant Land Snails for Sale 🐌 Healthy 5-month-old African Giant Land Snails available. I currently have both brown (wild type) and albino snails. They are active, well cared for, and rais

Milton KeynesMilton Keynes
Snails invertebrates Helix aspersas [rare garden snails] For sale - Advert 5
7

Helix aspersas [rare garden snails] For sale

Snails

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£5Price

I am located in Dereham in Norfolk and I am selling garden snails. Postage is £6.00 but you can feel free to collect. Message me if you have any questions.😁 I am selling the following listed below

DerehamNorfolk
Snails invertebrates 2 giant African land snails  - Advert 6
2

2 giant African land snails

Snails

11 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Hello Looking to rehome our 2 x giant African land snails - my daughter has lost interest sadly. Both approx 8 cm (shell length) Comes with plastic enclosure, heat mat, thermometer, water bowl, c

Blandford ForumDorset

FAQs

Is a snail an invertebrate?

Yes, a snail is an invertebrate as it lacks a backbone. It belongs to the class Gastropoda within the phylum Mollusca, which includes soft-bodied animals often protected by a shell.

What is the classification of a snail?

A snail is classified as a gastropod mollusk, characterised by a soft body usually enclosed within a coiled calcareous shell. It falls under the phylum Mollusca and class Gastropoda.

Can a snail live without its shell?

No, a snail cannot live without its shell as the shell provides essential protection from physical damage, dehydration, and predators. The snail's body is attached to the shell by muscles, and losing it compromises the snail's health and mobility, often leading to death.

Can snails feel physical pain?

Scientifically, it remains unclear if snails can feel pain as they do not have nervous systems like vertebrates. While they may experience discomfort or suffering, especially if muscles attached to the shell are injured, definitive evidence of pain perception in snails is lacking, so caution is advised in handling them.