Helix Pomatia (French Burgundy Snail) – Live Roman Snail for Pet or Study
Meet the French snail, also known as Helix pomatia, Burgundy snail, or Roman snail — a majestic, slow-moving land snail species native to Europe. Popular in traditional escargot cuisine, this edible snail is now equally cherished as a unique and educational pet snail. Whether you're creating a natural terrarium or starting a classroom ecosystem, Helix pomatia is a calm, hardy companion ideal for observation and care
The average size of the snail is from 1 to 2 inches (or from 25 to 50mm). The average age of the snail is from 1 to 3 years old.
Why are snails the best pets?
It is easy to care for pets
Great pets for kids or family
No noise and harsh movements
Low-cost keeping
Non-allergic pets
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the French snail edible?
A: Yes, Helix pomatia (also known as the French or Burgundy snail) is traditionally used in French cuisine as escargot. However, on our website, these snails are intended for terrarium or educational purposes only.
Q: Can I keep a French snail as a pet?
A: Absolutely! Helix pomatia makes a calm, slow-living, and interesting pet. They thrive in terrarium environments and are perfect for educational observation.
Helix pomatia, also known as the Roman snail, Burgundy snail, edible snail, or escargot, is a species of large, edible, air-breathing land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Helicidae. It is a European species. In the English language, it is called by the French name escargot when used in cooking (escargot simply means 'snail'). Although this species is highly prized as food it is difficult to cultivate and rarely farmed commercially.
