Sapporo land snail Coloring Pages

A snail that represents the rich forests of Hokkaido

Sapporo land snail is a very special snail that lives only in southwestern Hokkaido. Among the "Euhadra" group of snails in Japan, it is proof of evolution as it adapted to the northern land.

How it got its name and its English name

Sapporo land snail got its name because people found it in Sapporo during the Meiji era.

Where you can see it: Where in Hokkaido is it?

Sapporo land snail is not found everywhere in Hokkaido.

When you can see it: Life in a snowy land

Since it is a northern snail, it has special tricks to live with snow.

What it eats: A forest helper

Sapporo land snail also plays a role in keeping the forest clean.

How long does it live? Life span and growth

Sapporo land snail lives for about 3 to 5 years.

The biggest feature: The "4 stripes" on its shell

The best hint to spot Sapporo land snail is the number of stripes on its shell.

Body secrets: Neck lines and tiny bumps

Not just its shell, but its slimy body is full of cool features too!

Draw the 4 cool stripes on its shell!

Let's master the "4 stripes," which are the best feature of the Sapporo land snail.

Show its shiny, wet body

A snail's body looks prettiest when it sparkles in the rain, right?

Color the background of Hokkaido's cool forest

Color the big trees and plants in the background of your coloring page to make its world bigger!

The Name Comes from "Sapporo"

Just like its name says, the Sapporo land snail is a snail often seen around "Sapporo" in Hokkaido. Its shell is about 3 centimeters wide. It is known as a special species that lives only in Hokkaido.

They Are Great at Climbing Trees

Most snails stay on the ground or on low grass leaves. But the Sapporo land snail is really good at climbing trees! From spring to autumn, it has a rare habit of climbing way up into trees over 20 meters high to live there.

What Do They Eat Up in the Trees?

High up in the trees, they munch on moss and lichens sticking to trunks and branches. People say they started climbing trees to stay safe from scary enemies on the ground, like raccoon dogs and foxes.

Three Stripes on the Shell

Usually, the light brown shell has three dark brown stripes. But some have different stripe thicknesses. A few rare ones even have pure white shells with no stripes at all! Take a close look if you find one.

Sleeping on the Ground in Winter

The Sapporo land snail loves playing in the trees. But when it gets cold around October, it comes down to the ground. During winter, it crawls under soft fallen leaves and hibernates under the snow to wait for spring.