There are some notable differences between snails versus slugs that can help ... They do not have shells. All terrestrial ...

‘I’m always amazed that people hate slugs so much. I don’t know what a shell does to a snail to make it lovable,’ says Jon. Slugs actually do have a shell, but it’s internal. Their shell has been ...

While snails have shells to help protect their skin from drying out, slugs must find other ways to retain their moisture. In dry conditions, slugs insulate themselves in dirt and leaves until ...

He added: “You can try more traditional home-made remedies, such as baked, crushed egg shells, grit, ash or soot which are variable in their effectiveness.” Slugs are less likely to cross soil ...