Hairy Snail

Also known as Bristly Snail, Hairy Land Snail

Hairy snails derive their common name from the fine, hair-like projections covering their brown shells, which help them adhere to wet leaves and stem surfaces. Active primarily in high-humidity conditions such as after rain or at night, these small terrestrial mollusks graze on decaying plant matter, fungi, and soft green foliage. They play an essential role as decomposers in European woodland understories, hedgerows, and damp gardens.