How Long Can Snails Sleep?

Certain land snails can nap for up to 3 yrs. in hibernation or estivation. Yes, it’s true!  Although this lengthy nap may sound tempting at first, it is actually caused by less-than-ideal circumstances.

Why Do Snails Nap So Long?

A snail wants wetness to survive; so if the weather is not cooperating, they can essentially sleep up to 3 yrs / 1095 Days. It has been stated that provisional on geography, snails can change into hibernation (which occurs in the winter), or estivation (also known as ‘summer sleep’), assisting to escape warm climates. Throughout this time, the snails will secrete mucus above their bodies to guard themselves against the hot & dry weather. As stylish as it may sound, snails don’t continuously sleep for 3 yrs in their own mucus. When the climate is just right, snails do tend to follow a beautiful regular sleeping schedule. 

Does A Snails Sleep Schedule Differ From Humans?

Unlike humans, snails don’t stand by the rules of night and day. Generally, snails will sleep on and off in between episodes of 13 to 15 hours. Afterward, they experience a sudden thunderbolt of energy for the next 30 hours, where they get all their snail tasks done!

How Can You Say If a Snail Is Sleeping?

It can be nice-looking and tough to control whether or not a snail is asleep, since they don’t show any clear signs such as having its eyes shut or snoring.