Snails Introduction Snails are very interesting creatures that live in our Deadman Slough. Most of them eat plants. These snails often travel along the edge of the slough. They are searching for tiny bits of food.
Some freshwater snails live in deep lakes, others live in lakes and ponds high in the mountains.
Some freshwater snails hide under lily pads or in the leaves of other water plants. Catching Snails Freshwater snails are easy to catch. You can scoop them up in a kitchen strainer that is tied to a stick. We caught our freshwater snails in a fish trap and also scooped them up in vials. We even found some hanging on water plants.