Cepaea nemoralis habitats in the wild

[cepaeahelix]

I found this picture. It shows the relations of how many bands a Cepaea will have in certain habitats. I hope to soon go Cepaea hunting so I can find some unbanded ones.

[Liguus]

Yes, the shell color is selected for by the environmental pressures, mainly predation from birds if I remember correctly. Unbanded snails should be common in grassland and open habitat since the pure yellow or pure orange color blends in the most.

[astana]

There's a cool video talking about the variations between rosy and yellow color morphs in relation to habitats: www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2Di1yWb2IM

[witchpig]

Wow, even as a cepaea owner, I never knew this! Very intriguing.

[Cashell]

Oddly enough, I've been to a few areas that have all morphs, but such locations aren't widespread.