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Slither into National Snail Day with some fun activities, recipes, and stories to celebrate the slow-moving mollusks!
It's time to celebrate National Snail Day on May 29th! This day was created to bring awareness to the importance of snails in our terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Snails have been around for millions of years and are a vital part of the food chain. They help aerate the soil, eat pests, and provide food for other animals like birds and fish. So let's take some time out of our day to appreciate these amazing creatures by learning more about them and how we can help protect their habitats!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1850s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Snail Farming Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>The practice of snail farming, also known as heliciculture, was first recorded in the 1850s in France.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1966</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Escargot Cuisine Flourishes</div><div class='timeline-text'>The art of cooking snails, especially as escargot, gained widespread recognition in the culinary world.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1999</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Speedy Snails Discovery</div><div class='timeline-text'>Scientists at the Smithsonian discover that marine cone snails can be incredibly fast, clocking speeds up to 15 feet per minute.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Snail Racing Championships</div><div class='timeline-text'>The World Snail Racing Championships gained fame, becoming an annual event in Norfolk, England.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Snail Slime for Skincare</div><div class='timeline-text'>The use of snail slime in skincare products saw a surge, after being recognized for its healing and anti-aging properties.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go for a nature walk</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a walk in your local park or nature reserve and observe the snails around you. Get up close and personal with their slimy little bodies and observe their slow, but determined movement.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a snail farm</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find your closest snail farm and take a tour. It's incredible to see how many varieties of snails are being raised here, as well as learn about how they are farmed.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Learn about snail anatomy</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Snails have very complex anatomy that includes organs and body parts that are unique to them, such as their shells and special muscles that help them move. Take some time to read up on these creatures and find out all the amazing facts.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a snail habitat</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Buy a terrarium or aquarium, fill it with dirt, rocks, and other materials, and introduce some snails. Make sure you provide them with food, water, and plenty of hiding places.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Cook with snails</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look up some recipes that use snails as an ingredient and give them a try! There are lots of dishes from different cultures that are made with snails and can be quite tasty.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Snails are cute</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>It's hard to resist their big googly eyes and oddly charming form. Snails may be small, but they are definitely full of personality!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>They can help with garden pests</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>If you've got a garden that needs some pest control, turn to the humble snail for assistance. They love to feast on slugs and other pesky critters that can damage your plants. So let them into your garden - they'll take care of the pesky bugs while adding a bit of character!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>There's gastronomic potential</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Snails not only make great pets, but they're also surprisingly delicious! There are plenty of traditional dishes all over the world that feature snails as an ingredient, and they can even be cooked up in numerous different ways. So if you want to try something new or impress the foodies in your life, add snails to your next meal!</p></div></div>
National Snail Day is celebrated on May 29 every year. In 2024 National Snail Day will occur on a Wednesday.
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