I just found this beauty in my garden!

[rhianna22]

I just found this huge guy on my wall outside! Am I right in thinking he's Helix aspersa? I think he's probably the biggest wild snail I've seen, and he's in such lovely condition! I love his markings! I've decided to keep him for the winter, and already he's quite a character

[new2snails88]

Very cute

[snailed]

Nice! I wish I could find bigger ones!

[Zorst]

He sure is one nice looking snail an love his shell markings. Well done for finding him n keeping him for the winter.

Zorst

[morningcoffee]

Oct 19, 2014 1:06:47 GMT rhianna22 said:

I just found this huge guy on my wall outside! Am I right in thinking he's Helix aspersa?

Yes, he's an aspersa. Lovely shell he has. Hope he'll do well

[cliath]

Cool shell! Lucky of you to find him.

[muddydragon]

'He's' gorgeous! have you given 'him' a name?

[rhianna22]

I don't usually venture out into my garden at night, but it really does come alive! There were so many snails and slugs sliming around. I did pick up another aspersa to keep him company and I'm hoping they'll have baby snails, it would be interesting to see what shell patterns the babies have.
I don't have names for them (I'm open to suggestions!) but when I brought them in this one was only interested in the cucumber, and the other in some carrot, so I did considering calling them 'Carrot' and 'Cuke'.

[rhianna22]

Unfortunately, Carrot and Cuke have been returned to the garden One of them (not pictured) was riddled with mites and one or two had spread to the big guy in the photos. I just couldn't risk the mites making their way to my baby fulicas' tank, so they've been returned to the garden along with some food. Hopefully they don't travel too far and I'll still be able to spot a glimpse of them some nights