Up to 30 cm, usually 20-25cm. The largest ever recorded was 39.3 cm from snout to tail, with a shell length of 27.3 cm.
Weight:
Heaviest ever was 900g
Shell:
Generally conical in shape. Exhibits characteristic "tiger" stripes. Achatina achatina is the largest of all land snails, and has a characteristic yellow-brown and black zigzag patterned shell.
Body:
Grey- black with white tubercules.
Origin:
Ghana
Lifespan:
Up to 10 years, usually 5-7
Egg Size:
5mm
Number of eggs:
min 200, max 500
Hatching:
Two weeks after laying
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