How fast do snails travel?

part-time-cynicpart-time-cynic
in Science & Mathematics

Update:

Maaaaan!!!

I'm only trying to work out how long it will take them to get back from the bottom of the garden. So much for putting this in zoology!

Comments

  • this-is-my-usernamethis-is-my-username

    Snails move by contracting and stretching the body, and despite producing mucus to reduce friction, the typical speed for an adult snail (known in biology as Helix Locurum) is 1 millimetre per second.

    I don't think the ones at the bottom of your garden will be back any time soon.

  • hey-moehey-moe

    Like lightning

  • jammysjammys

    as fast as a snail

  • anonymousanonymous

    I eat the little b*ggers. So they travel pretty quick when they see me coming

  • chillipopechillipope

    Twice half their velocity

  • cat-ladycat-lady

    probably not very fast at all? as is the way with most snails!.....just plain lazy!! gaaaaaaaaaaawd!!! why dont you just time one then? mardy bum!

  • nick-snick-s

    tell you what you can do.. get a radar gun and see how fast they go man that will be kool

  • anonymousanonymous

    a million miles a hour, you just cant see them

  • elizabeth-khan_60b034845e143elizabeth-khan_60b034845e143

    It depends if they're flying over the hedge or not.

  • shelokayshelokay

    very fast if they were stuck to the underside of an aeroplane!

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