THE IMPORTANCE OF SNAILS

1. The protein content which ranges between 12-18% compares favorably with other conventional livestock.

2. With low sodium, fat and cholesterol content of the meat, it is useful in the treatment of anemia, hypertension and other fat-related ailments.

3. Snail blood has been known to lower blood pressure and treat other blood related ailments when consumed.

5. The snail is a quiet and odorless animal that does not constitute nuisance to neighbors when raised in an urban environment.

6. Snails are vegetarians, thus they are less expensive to feed when compared to other conventional livestock.

7. Consumption of snails by pregnant women makes child-bearing easier.

8. The ground snail shell can be used in formulation of animal feed. It is a good source of calcium.

9. The snail is a hermaphrodite, thus every snail has the ability to lay egg.

10. Snails will lay between 40-400eggs per snail in a single laying season (one year) depending on the species.