Spring walking ;)
Burgundy snail in the park, between fresh Spring leaves :)
Burgundy snail (Helix pomatia), other common names: Roman snail, edible snail or escargot - is a species of large, edible, air-breathing land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Helicidae.
This species is frequently farmed, and is called by the French name escargot when it is used in cooking.
In south-eastern Europe Helix pomatia lives in forests and open habitats, gardens, vineyards, especially along rivers, confined to calcareous substrate. In central Europe in open forests and shrubland on calcareous substrate. It prefers high humidity and lower temperatures, needs loose soil to burrow in order to hibernate and lay its eggs. It lives up to 2100 m in the Alps, usually below 2000 m. In south England it is restricted to undisturbed grassy or bushy wastelands, usually not in gardens, with a low reproduction rate and low powers of dispersal.
This snail is hermaphroditic. Reproduction is in central Europe from end of May onwards. Eggs are laid in June and July. Juveniles hatch after 3–4 weeks any may consume their sisters under unfavourable climate conditions. The maturity is reached after 2–5 years. The life span is up to 20 years. 10 year-old individuals are probably not uncommon in natural populations.
During estivation or hibernation this species creates a calcareous epiphragm in order to seal the opening of the shell. Burgundy snail is threatened by continuous habitat destructions and drainage, usually less threatened by commercial collections. There were many unsuccessful attempts to establish the species in various parts of England, Scotland and Ireland, it only survived in natural habitats in southern England, and is threatened by intensive farming and habitat destruction. Its is lower concern in Switzerland and Austria, in many regions there are restrictions for commercial collections.
Polish name: ślimak winniczek.
Spring walking ;)
Burgundy snail in the park, between fresh Spring leaves :)
Burgundy snail (Helix pomatia), other common names: Roman snail, edible snail or escargot - is a species of large, edible, air-breathing land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Helicidae.
This species is frequently farmed, and is called by the French name escargot when it is used in cooking.
In south-eastern Europe Helix pomatia lives in forests and open habitats, gardens, vineyards, especially along rivers, confined to calcareous substrate. In central Europe in open forests and shrubland on calcareous substrate. It prefers high humidity and lower temperatures, needs loose soil to burrow in order to hibernate and lay its eggs. It lives up to 2100 m in the Alps, usually below 2000 m. In south England it is restricted to undisturbed grassy or bushy wastelands, usually not in gardens, with a low reproduction rate and low powers of dispersal.
This snail is hermaphroditic. Reproduction is in central Europe from end of May onwards. Eggs are laid in June and July. Juveniles hatch after 3–4 weeks any may consume their sisters under unfavourable climate conditions. The maturity is reached after 2–5 years. The life span is up to 20 years. 10 year-old individuals are probably not uncommon in natural populations.
During estivation or hibernation this species creates a calcareous epiphragm in order to seal the opening of the shell. Burgundy snail is threatened by continuous habitat destructions and drainage, usually less threatened by commercial collections. There were many unsuccessful attempts to establish the species in various parts of England, Scotland and Ireland, it only survived in natural habitats in southern England, and is threatened by intensive farming and habitat destruction. Its is lower concern in Switzerland and Austria, in many regions there are restrictions for commercial collections.
Polish name: ślimak winniczek.