-The giant African land snail is native to the forest areas of East

-The largest species of snail found on land and generally grow to around 20 cm in length. .

-Life expectancy is commonly five or six years in captivity, but the snails may live for up to ten years.

-Giant African land snail lay around 6 clutches of eggs every year, laying an average of 200 eggs per clutch.

-They are nocturnal (active at night) and spend the day buried underground.

-They are herbivorous, feeding mostly on the leaves of trees and shrubs