Snails are a popular and traditional food in France, often found on restaurant menus and especially enjoyed during festive occasions like Christmas and New Year's Eve. However, the snail farming industry is now encountering difficulties due to environmental changes. Farmers have reported that their snails are drying out during the harvesting season, a problem they link to a severe heatwave and an extended period of drought. Snails thrive in specific environmental conditions—ideally around 20 °C, in a cool, shaded, and humid setting. These conditions help them produce the mucus that keeps their bodies moist and aids in their movement. This year, however, a heatwave with temperatures surpassing 30 °C began as early as May, just after the snails' reproduction season. Such extreme heat is unusual and has disrupted the normal cycle of snail life. Snails are unique in that they are hermaphroditic, meaning each individual possesses both male and female reproductive organs. However, their ability to survive in extreme heat is limited. Unlike many animals, snails cannot regulate their own body temperature. When exposed to high temperatures, they retreat into their shells and enter a state of torpor, a kind of temporary hibernation to conserve energy and moisture. This environmental stress has had a noticeable impact on snail farms across France. Farmers are struggling to maintain the necessary humidity levels and are exploring ways to adapt their farming practices to the changing climate. The situation highlights the vulnerability of traditional agricultural practices to climate fluctuations and underscores the need for sustainable solutions in the face of rising global temperatures.