Heliciculture is the process of raising which animals?

Heliciculture, commonly known as snail farming, is the process of raising edible land snails, primarily for human consumption or cosmetic use. The meat and snail eggs can be consumed as escargot and as a type of caviar respectively. Mucus, commonly known as snail slime, has medical properties and is used in cosmetics.

Roasted snail shells have been found in archaeological excavations, an indication that snails have been eaten since prehistoric times.