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This snail is mainly nocturnal but will emerge after rain during the day. It moves by means of a muscular foot; the mucus secreted by the foot aids with movement and leaves a tell-tale track behind. ARKive

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Garden Snail

Date Submitted: June 4, 2009

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 6/4/09

Observation Time: 10:00 a.m.

Observation Location: Gavins Pond Road, back yard garden

Plant or Animal? Animal

Common Name: Garden Snail

Scientific Name: Helix aspersa

Black Racer

Comments: This is the same species eaten in France as escargot. See http://www.esquire.com/style/answer-fella/escargot-0808

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