Volcano Snail: The Most Metal Snail

Join me on a wildlife adventure to learn about the Volcano Snail—the scaly-foot gastropod. Strap on some volcano-resistant shoes(?), and prepare for a journey to a hydrothermal vent field in the Indian Ocean. Whether you're looking to sleep, feeling a little anxious about something, or simply curious about these amazing creatures, this episode is sure to provide a calming escape. Support the show's mission while getting access to exclusive content, uploaded once a week. You can listen to exclusive episodes, you gain access to voting, and more, by becoming a Patron. No obligation, cancel anytime, and you can even sign up for a 7-day free trial. If you decide to stay, it can cost you less than half a cup of coffee a month:⁠patreon.com/relaxwithanimalfacts⁠—we're waiting for you! To submit your animal request, head to the "Submit" tab on ⁠relaxwithanimalfacts.com⁠ To contact Stefan Wolfe: E-mail ⁠[email protected]⁠ Send a message to ⁠relaxwithanimalfacts⁠ on Instagram. A huge thank you to ⁠George Vlad⁠ for the ambiences—it is because of his important work that we can visit some of the coolest places on earth. He has helped the show so much, and I encourage you to subscribe to him ⁠on YouTube⁠, and check out ⁠his website⁠. If you would like to learn more, the resources used in this episode are listed below: https://www.marinebio.org/species/scaly-foot-snails/chrysomallon-squamiferum/ https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/what-is-a-scaly-foot-snail https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Chrysomallon_squamiferum/ New episodes every Tuesday and Friday!