Two-toothed Door Snails (Clausilia bidentata)

Tiny Door Snails are very different from almost all other UK land snails because instead of a rounded spiral their shells form a long spire. I found these under some tree bark so it was nicely damp and dark which they seem to like. The bigger one here is only about 1.5 cm long which is about as big as they get.

[Deborah McGavock]

How beautiful. I don't think I've ever seen snail shells like these before...only the sea sort. And , what an amazing name....2 Toothed Door !
The name alone deserves a FAV.

[Kitty Hawke]

No, I never heard of them either....just like a sea shell.....

[ShirleyB]

Wonderful close up. Unusual for a snail.

[Carla]

I learn such a lot form you and your wonderful finds

[Rick]

Great capture. Big difference in the shells.

[Peter Day]

The things you see on 365

[Nitrogene]

Lovely capture! I always enjoying your photos, not only for the picture but because you always include information!

[Julienne Jones]

@woofandweft1 it is a lovely name. I tried to find out why that name but had no luck. I suspect it is probably because of some tooth shaped area inside the shell or something.

[Julienne Jones]

@cutekitty yes they ate more like a sea snail. In the UK it's only Door Snails that grow this shape and they are always tiny.

[Julienne Jones]

@shirleybankfarm they are certainly unusual. I have only ever seen them in the woodland area where I found these.

[Julienne Jones]

@carla42 thanks Carla. Im learning myself! I root around, take a photograph, then spend ages trying to find out about what I've photographed!

[Julienne Jones]

@rickster549 Yes they seem different. The full size one is more "Weathered" probably!

[Julienne Jones]

@peterday yes I'm amazed at the eclectic subjects people come up with

[Julienne Jones]

@nitrogene thanks! I like to have a bit of info with the little creature's I come across so that I have a chance of remembering what they are myself. I have a terrible memory!