Brown-lipped Snail
Philip Precey

Slugs and Snails in Kent

Find out about some of the most common species of slugs and snails in Kent using our handy species guides!

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Brown-lipped snail

Species

The Brown-lipped snail comes in many colour forms, but usually has a brown band around the opening of its shell. It prefers damp spots in wide range of habitats, from gardens to grasslands, woods to hedges.

White-lipped snail

Species

The White-lipped snail comes in different colour forms, but always has a white band around the opening of its shell. It prefers damp spots in wide range of habitats, from gardens to grasslands, woods to hedges.

Yellow slug

Species

The Yellow slug lives up to its name - its yellow body is mottled with grey patches. Often found in gardens and damp places in houses, it can be considered a pest, but is an important nutrient recycler.