Rat lungworm is a parasite with a development that cycles between snails and rats. Humans can become infected when they ingest (accidentally or intentionally) a raw or undercooked snail. However, ...

Snails and slugs are common pests in gardens. They belong to the mollusk family along with oysters, and they crawl along over a thin layer of slime that they produce to ease their way. Snails carry a ...

Slime, in particular, is what Hotopp called a “fundamental adaptation,” allowing snails to thrive in a variety of environments, from moist forests to deserts. Hotopp’s favorite species is the whitelip ...

Slugs and snails can be a real problem for gardeners, but Monty Don shares his natural slug deterrents and organic garden ...