There is currently a new exotic pet craze in Europe: giant snails. They're all the rage on social media, but experts warn that they're not as funny as they look. "Social networks are full of photos of ...

**Species Overview**: The garden snail (_Cornu aspersum_) is the most popular species for pet snails in the U.S., with a lifespan of 2 to 3 years and a shell size up to 1.625 inches. **Basic Care**: ...

If you want to forget your troubles and tune out the state of the world, look no further than an online snail-appreciation group like Pet Snails and Slugs, which has ten thousand members from all over ...

Whether you have one snail, a pair, or many, choosing names for your gastropods is part of the fun of having them as pets. It's a great way to make them feel more like family. Snails are small, quiet, ...

Hilary Reid is an inveterate eBay shopper and museumgoer who loves tracing the origin of trends — from flight-attendant jumpsuits to the resurgence of marzipan — and collecting NYC merch. Over the ...