How to Draw a Snail
Want to draw a cute little snail? It’s super easy and fun. Snails have a soft body and a big round shell, which makes them perfect for simple doodles and beginner drawings. You don’t need any fancy tools just a pencil, some paper, and a little creativity.
In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to draw a snail in just a few easy steps. This tutorial is great for kids, beginners, or anyone who loves drawing cute animals. Let’s get started and make your own happy little snail.
You’ll Need:
- Paper
- Pencil or marker
- Printable step-by-step guide (grab it at the bottom of the page)
Step-by-Step: How to Draw a Snail
Step 1: Draw the Snail’s Body
Start by drawing a sideways L shape at the bottom of your paper. This makes the snail’s soft, slide-like body. Curve the bottom part a little so it looks smooth and comfy.
Step 2: Make the Swirly Shell
On top of the back part of the body, draw a big round spiral – like a cinnamon roll. Start with a circle and swirl inward to make that fun curly snail shell.
Step 3: Add the Head and Neck
At the front of the body, draw a small rounded bump going upward. This is your snail’s head. Connect it smoothly to the front of the body so it looks like one wiggly shape.
Step 4: Draw the Eye Stalks
Now the fun part – the eyes. From the top of the snail’s head, draw two long lines going up like antennae. Add a tiny circle at the end of each line for eyes. You can make the eyes big or small whatever feels fun.
Step 5: Add a Smiley Face
Give your snail a happy expression. Draw two dots below the eye stalks for cheeks or eyes, and add a curved line in the middle for a smiley mouth. Your snail looks so cheerful now.
Step 6: Extra Details
You can draw a few little lines on the shell to make it look textured, or add a trail line behind the snail to show it’s moving.
Time to Color
Grab your crayons, markers, or colored pencils and make your snail bright and fun. Use yellow and brown for a classic snail or pick rainbow colors to make it super cool. It’s totally up to you.
Free Snail Drawing Printable
Want to draw this snail again later? Click below to download your free step-by-step snail worksheet. It’s perfect for practicing or sharing with friends.
How to Draw a Snail – Easy Steps
Step 1: Draw the Big Shell
Start by drawing a large circle near the top center of your paper. This will be the snail’s shell. Try to make it nice and round, it’s okay if it’s not perfect.
Step 2: Add the Body Shape
Next, draw a long, flat oval shape underneath the shell. Stretch it out to the right, curving it up at the end to look like the snail’s tail. This is the body where the snail slides along.
Step 3: Draw the Spiral and Eye Stalks
Inside the big shell, draw a spiral that starts from the middle and curls outward. Then go to the snail’s head and draw two thin lines pointing upward, these are the eye stalks. Add tiny circles at the top for the eyes. And add face.
Step 4: Time to Color
Now bring your snail to life. Color the shell brown, orange, or even rainbow if you like. Fill in the body with a fun green or any bright color you love. You can even add a background with grass or flowers.
Gallery Time: Share Your Snail Drawing
We’d love to see your smiling snail drawing. Ask a parent or teacher to tag @drawtwist on social media or email it to us at info@drawtwist.com to be featured in our Artist Gallery.
Your artwork might inspire other young artists to start drawing too – so don’t be shy, share your masterpiece with the world.
Snail Fun Facts
Want to learn more about these slow and steady friends? Check out these fun snail facts:
- Snails carry their homes on their backs – their shells.
- Some snails have thousands of tiny teeth on their tongues.
- Garden snails can sleep for up to 3 years.
- Snails leave a shiny slime trail wherever they go to help them move smoothly.
- There are sea snails, land snails, and even tree snails.
Snail Joke Time
Let’s add some silly fun while you draw. Here are some snail jokes to make you smile:
1. What’s the slowest race in the garden?
A: A snail and a sleeping worm had a staring contest… and both fell asleep before it started!
2: What’s a snail’s favorite ride at the amusement park?
A: The slow-coaster!
3: Why don’t snails ever argue?
A: Because they just let things slide!
Mini Snail Quiz
Let’s see what you remember about snails. Try these fun questions:
- What do snails use to move?
- What do snails carry on their backs?
- True or False: Snails can sleep for years.
- What does a snail leave behind when it moves?
- What shape is the snail’s shell?
Answers:
- Slime and muscles
- A shell
- True
- A slime trail
- A spiral
Snail Speed Chart
Did you know that snails are some of the slowest animals on Earth? But just how slow are they? Let’s compare
| Animal | Speed |
|---|---|
| Cheetah | 60–70 mph |
| Rabbit | 25 mph |
| Human (running) | 6–8 mph |
| Turtle | 0.3 mph |
| Snail | 0.03 mph 🐌 |
Snails may be slow, but they take their time and always reach their goal.
Snail Book Picks (Great for Kids)
Want to learn more about snails while you draw? Try these fun books:
“Are You a Snail?” by Judy Allen – A cute and easy-to-read book that teaches all about a snail’s life.
“Escargot” by Dashka Slater – A silly story about a French snail who wants to be your favorite animal.
“Snail Crossing” by Corey R. Tabor – A brave little snail goes on a big journey to help a friend.
Snail Movement Game: “Slide Like a Snail”
Here’s a fun movement activity you can do with friends or classmates:
How to Play:
- Everyone pretends to be a snail.
- You can only move slowly and leave a “trail” (use a ribbon or string).
- The goal is to “collect leaves” (cut-out paper leaves around the room) and bring them back to your snail shell (a basket or circle mat).
- You can add music and pause it – if the music stops, snails must freeze.
It’s a silly way to get moving while thinking like a snail.
Language Fun – Say “Snail” in Other Languages
Introduce a global twist to the activity with this language table:
| Language | Word for Snail |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Caracol |
| French | Escargot |
| German | Schnecke |
| Italian | Lumaca |
| Japanese | Katatsumuri (かたつむり) |
| English | Snail |
Let kids pick their favorite and practice saying it.
Find more easy drawing ideas:
How to Draw a Bee, How to Draw Wings, How to Draw a Cat, Easy Octopus Doodle Ideas to Try, Simple Whale Doodle Drawing Ideas
