Native Florida Apple Snails

A Native Snail With a Job to Do!

Looking for a natural way to help keep your aquatic system clean and thriving? Meet the Florida Apple Snail (Pomacea paludosa) — a fascinating freshwater snail that is actually native to Florida!

Unlike some of the non-native apple snails that can cause problems by eating aquatic vegetation, the native Florida Apple Snail primarily feeds on algae, periphyton, bacteria, and organic material growing on submerged surfaces. That makes these snails a fascinating and useful addition to the right aquarium, pond, or aquatic ecosystem.

Why Native Florida Apple Snails?

• Florida Native – A true native species that has been part of Florida's freshwater ecosystems for thousands of years.
• Natural Algae Grazers – They spend their time grazing on the growth that accumulates on submerged surfaces.
• Large & Fascinating – Florida Apple Snails can reach approximately 2–3 inches, making them easy to observe and enjoy.
• Great for Natural Systems – A wonderful addition for hobbyists interested in creating a more natural, balanced aquatic environment.
• An Important Native Species – Florida Apple Snails are an important part of Florida's wetland food web and are the primary food source of the endangered Everglades Snail Kite.

Bring a Piece of Florida's Natural Ecosystem Home

These aren't your ordinary aquarium snails. The Florida Apple Snail is a unique native species with an important role in Florida's freshwater environment.

Whether you're maintaining an aquarium, pond, water garden, or simply fascinated by Florida's native aquatic life, these snails are an amazing creature to watch and learn from.

Native. Fascinating. Useful.

Add some Florida native life to your aquatic system today!