Brown-lipped Snail
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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
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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
White-lipped Snail ©Nick Upton/2020VISION
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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
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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.