Thessalian Snail

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Helix thessalica

Thessalian Snail, a reference photo
Photo: Ondrej.korabek · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Helix thessalica is a species of large, air-breathing land snail native to Europe. It is externally similar to Helix pomatia, but has a dark grey penis and vagina. The species has been long considered synonymous with H. pomatia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Thessalian Snail being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Mollusca
Class
Gastropoda
Order
Stylommatophora
Family
Helicidae
Genus
Helix
Species
Helix thessalica

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