Although, commonly referred to as a ‘sea snail,’ this species in fact belongs to the fish family!

The Brown-lipped snail comes in many colour forms, but usually has a brown band around the opening of its shell. It prefers damp spots in wide range of habitats, from gardens to grasslands, woods…

The White-lipped snail comes in different colour forms, but always has a white band around the opening of its shell. It prefers damp spots in wide range of habitats, from gardens to grasslands,…

This shiny beetle is common in wooded areas throughout the UK. As the name suggests, it specialises in hunting snails.

A small, but feisty scavenger, this carnivorous sea snail does not let anything go to waste!

Also known as the two-coloured mason bee, this beautiful bee is famous for nesting in old snail shells.

This sea snail is abundant on rocky shores around the UK. It is an active predator, feasting on mussels and barnacles before retreating to crevices to rest.

The common whelk is the largest sea snail found in UK seas, though you're more likely to find the dry balls of empty whelk egg capsules washed up in strandlines.

One of the UK’s smallest and most delicate sea snails and an absolute favourite find for avid shell collectors when washed upon the shore empty!

Also known as the flat topshell, these are one of the most common and colourful sea snails you are likely to see when out on a rockpool safari!