Do snails hibernate6/30/2023 These snails might seal their shells temporarily with a thin epiphragm for short periods of rest, but they don’t go into a deep sleep for a long period of time or change their body functions. In areas with milder winters, snails remain active and prefer to hide away and sleep only on colder days. Some snails stay in this hibernation state for weeks or months, and others for several years. Hibernating garden snails sleep through the cold and come out of their hiding places when they’re ready and the weather warms up. Hibernation is done to survive the cold but it is also when snails get a deep rest that helps them live a long and healthy life. The snails lower their heart rate, take slow, shallow breaths, and slow down their metabolism, all to use less energy during this time.
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