Garden snail
Sammy the Snail
The garden's gentlest glider
Sammy is a garden snail who carries his spiral home on his back and slides along on a ribbon of slime. He loves cool, rainy days and takes his time exploring every leaf and stone.
Fun facts
Did you know? Sammy’s secrets
- Snails glide on a trail of slime that protects them from rough ground.
- A snail's shell grows along with it and is its home for life.
- Snails have thousands of tiny teeth on a ribbon-like tongue called a radula.
- They come out most on rainy days, when the air is cool and damp.
Where to find them
Cool, damp corners — under leaves, logs, and flowerpots.
What they eat
Soft leaves, fruit, and tender plants.
Free printable Sammy the Snail worksheet
A black-and-white colouring and activity sheet — print it, colour Sammy, and scan the QR code to say hello in the app.
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