do snails molt their shells
Not Veterinary Advice: No. A snail is not meant to shed or molt its shell and snails normally will not shed their shells. However, it can happen by accident, which usually leads to the snail dying.It's thought to be possible that some snails could live without their shells, until they form a new one, but this is considered unlikely.Snails are unable to reattach to their shells if they become separated, but it may still be possible for them to use the shell as shelter temporarily.owever, it can happen by accident, which usually leads to the snail dying. It's thought to be possible that some snails could live without their shells, until they form a new one, but this is considered unlikely.