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Roman snail (Helix pomatia) Roman snails can reach an age of 10 years. This one was among the largest I have ever seen so it might be that old as well.<br /> The Roman snail is a specially protected specie in Germany, but is eaten in France where they call it escargots.<br /> <br /> Dutch name: Wijngaardslak Austria,Geotagged,Helix pomatia,Roman snail Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Roman snail (Helix pomatia)

Roman snails can reach an age of 10 years. This one was among the largest I have ever seen so it might be that old as well.
The Roman snail is a specially protected specie in Germany, but is eaten in France where they call it escargots.

Dutch name: Wijngaardslak

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The Roman Snail

''Helix pomatia'', common names the Roman snail, Burgundy snail, edible snail, or escargot, is a species of large, edible, air-breathing land snail, a pulmonate gastropod terrestrial mollusc in the family Helicidae. It is one of Europe's biggest species of land snail.

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Similar species: Land Snails And Slugs
Species identified by Joost Thissen
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By Joost Thissen

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Uploaded Jul 25, 2012. Captured Jul 3, 2012 11:29 in Höhenstraße 48a, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria.
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  • SLT-A55V
  • f/2.8
  • 1/25s
  • ISO200
  • 90mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.