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How Large Do Snails Grow?

Natural History of Terrestrial Snails

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Snail Size

Snails grow to a variety of different sizes depending on the species and individual. The largest known land snail is the Giant African Snail (Achatina achatina). The Giant African Snail has been known to grow to lengths of up to 30cm.

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