How far does a snail travel in one minute?

[rodney]

I am doing a project for my science class and was wondering how far a snail travels in one minute?

[barretttomlinson]

Hi Rodney:

I found a couple of fascinating references on this topic. I am not a biologist, but you asked a really good question. Enjoy your investigation of snail locomotion!
Here is a scientific study on snail speed:
http://jeb.biologists.org/cgi/reprint/204/9/1625.pdf

For a more common folk answer:
http://www.arnobrosi.com/speed.html

And

http://hypertextbook.com/facts/AngieYee.shtml

Best of luck on your science project!

Barrett Tomlinson