Roman snail between common ivy
I have never seen roman snails or other snails eating the leaves of ivy. And I had plenty of both in my garden.
Ivy leaves are hard and poisonous. At least for us humans, because many molluscs and insects can feed on poisonous plants.
Although the ivy is poisonous, it provides food for many animals. But Hedera helix not only serves as a food source for creepers and crawlers, they can also hide well between its leaves and shoots. And use it as a honeymoon suite for mating.
Hedera helix
The common ivy is an evergreen climbing plant. The shoots can grow many metres long, lying on the ground or clambering up trees.
Helix pomatia
The Roman snail is native to many European countries and is also an introduced species in some North American regions. Its shell can reach a diameter of up to five centimetres.
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