Cool Snail - Blog Posts

The immediate mood switch of WOAH! RAD SWIRL SNAIL! to They’re endangered bc people hunt them for their shells. Of course they are.

Nonetheless, cool snail. Let things do their thing, it’s nice to just watch. You don’t gotta own things to appreciate them

Cuban painted snail, Polymita picta, Cepolide

Found only in eastern Cuba, this arboreal species shows remarkable diversity in shell color between individuals. Unfortunately due to poaching to make jewelry and collectibles from their shells, they are now endangered.

Photo 1-5 by mig_ernesto, 6 by rappman, 7 by manfrax, and 8-10 by amantedarmanin