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08-05-2011, 07:00 PM
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This was a first for me yesterday at Sheepleas, West Horsley.
Roman Snail- Helix pomatia  
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08-05-2011, 08:43 PM
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Evening Vicki,
Nice find! I'd like to see one of these one day. I hear Berkshire is good for them.
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09-05-2011, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Jason Green  Evening Vicki,
Nice find! I'd like to see one of these one day. I hear Berkshire is good for them.
Take care,
Jason | Common on some of the Surrey downs too; infact most places on chalk in the south. |
09-05-2011, 07:01 AM
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Nice find, Cordaline. Those images should also be in the Snail of the Day thread! Snail of the Year more like! |
09-05-2011, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Cordaline This was a first for me yesterday at Sheepleas, West Horsley.
Roman Snail- Helix pomatia | Lovely snail C, well spotted. I'm more than a little thankful that they are so rare as, being an organic gardener, I feel obliged to dispatch snails in a "hands on" fashion. These animals are massive.
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09-05-2011, 07:28 AM
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Very nice find! I've seen them around Pulpit Hill near Prince's Risborough in Buckinghamshire (another chalk environment). |
09-05-2011, 07:35 AM
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Thanks all.
Once I spotted this one, I realised there were loads of them.
The ground at this site is very chalkey.
I was surprised how big they are!
I shall add it to the Snail of the Day thread now then. 
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22-07-2011, 09:42 PM
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Fascinated to see your photos. I saw one of these today for the first time, but unfortunately didn't have my camera. Having looked it up I find it is a Roman Snail and, coincidentally, it was seen near Lullingstone Roman Villa! |
22-07-2011, 10:01 PM
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They can be found at Chedworth Roman villa near Cirencester, too. Gallic feast for the centurion?
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23-07-2011, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by archer Fascinated to see your photos. I saw one of these today for the first time, but unfortunately didn't have my camera. Having looked it up I find it is a Roman Snail and, coincidentally, it was seen near Lullingstone Roman Villa! | Thankyou Archer & welcome to WAB!
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