Land Snail Collection

Snake-skin snail, Helix pellis serpentis. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder
FLO4683852 Snake-skin snail, Helix pellis serpentis. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

"In these lower levels we came upon the shadowy shapes of dead ships"illustration from The Voyages of Doctor
7214610 " In these lower levels we came upon the shadowy shapes of dead ships" illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Escargot; Snail; Schnecke (engraving)
7195896 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Escargot; Snail; Schnecke (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Escargot; Snail; Schnecke)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Colimacon; Snail; Schnecke (engraving)
7195444 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Colimacon; Snail; Schnecke (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colimacon; Snail; Schnecke)

Molluscs, c. 1860 (colour litho)
1109867 Molluscs, c.1860 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Naturgeschichte des TierreichsA (Natural History of the Animal Kingdom)

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Garden slug, side view

Land snail shell C019 / 1359
Land snail shell. Shell of a Tortulosa tortulosa land snail. This specimen measures 24mm long

Land snail shells C019 / 1304
Land snail shells. Shells of a Chilonopsis aurisvulpina land snail. This specimen measures 45mm long

Brown-lipped snails C018 / 0891
Brown-lipped snails (Cepaea nemoralis) on a branch on water. This snail, also known as the grove or banded snail, is found in many countries worldwide

Garden snail C014 / 0477
Garden snail on a rotting piece of wood. Garden snails (Helix aspersa) are a species of land snail, a pulmonate gastropod, and are one of the best-known of all terrestrial molluscs

Garden snail C015 / 7086
Garden snail. Garden snails (Helix aspersa) are a species of land snail, a pulmonate gastropod, and are one of the best-known of all terrestrial molluscs

Pitcher plants and snake, 18th century C016 / 5526
Pitcher plants and snake, 18th-century artwork. The pitcher plants are the yellow pitcher plant (Sarracenia flava) and the purple pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea)

Giant African land snails, Ecuador C013 / 8859
Giant African land snails. These snails are a recently introduced alien pest that are spreading into the rainforest. Photographed in the Jama Coaque Reserve, Manabi Province, Western Ecuador

Giant African land snails mating, Ecuador C013 / 8858
Giant African land snails mating. These snails are a recently introduced alien pest that are spreading into the rainforest. Photographed in the Jama Coaque Reserve, Manabi Province, Western Ecuador

Snake eating a snail, Ecuador C013 / 8849
Snake eating a snail. Native Dipsas andiana snake eating a giant African land snail (Achatina fulica). These snails are a recently introduced pest that are spreading into the rainforest

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Land snail (Arianta arbustorum) feeding on a leaf. This snail is a gastropod; a class of mollusc with a one piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing tentacles

Garden Snail - Italy
RD-165 Garden Snail Italy Helix pomatia Giacomo Radi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"In these lower levels we came upon the shadowy shapes of dead ships, " an illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922, perfectly captures the mysterious allure of land snails. These fascinating creatures, depicted in engravings like "Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Escargot; Snail; Schnecke" and "Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Colimacon; Snail; Schnecke, " have been captivating humans for centuries. Dating back to a lithograph from c. 1860, these molluscs have intrigued naturalists and artists alike. A page from The Little Folks Picture Natural History, circa 1900, showcases their beauty with vibrant chromolithography. Their intricate shells are marvels of nature as seen in images like "Land snail shell C019 / 1359" and "Land snail shells C019 / 1304. " The diversity among land snails is astounding – from the elegant brown-lipped snails captured in C018 / 0891 to the common garden snails featured in C014 / 0477 and C015 /7086. Each species possesses its own unique characteristics that make it a wonder to behold. These resilient creatures navigate their surroundings with grace and determination. Even a simple side view image of a garden slug reminds us of their tenacity despite being often overlooked or dismissed. So let us take a moment to appreciate the humble yet extraordinary world of land snails – symbols of resilience and adaptability amidst changing landscapes. From ancient illustrations to modern photographs, they continue to captivate our imagination with their delicate beauty and remarkable survival skills.