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Archachatina marginata:  The West African Land Snail
Size:
up to 25 cm, usually 15-20cm

Weight:

Shell:

Generally conical in shape, but bluntly ended compared to most achatina species.  Apex of shell is often reddish or orange.  Has a characteristic yellow stripe inside the lip of the shell.

Body:
Brown.  Generally darker than the East African variety..

Origin:
West Africa

Lifespan:
Up to 10 years, usually 5-7

Egg Size:
15mm

Number of eggs:
min 5, max 10

Hatching:
Two weeks after laying

Notes:
Achatina achatina Achatina fulica Archachatina marginata
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