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The Streeler is a giant snail native to Africa, but has been successfully bred by wizards in Europe, Asia and North America.

Behaviour[]

The Streeler changes colour hourly, and leaves behind a trail of venom so toxic that it burns all vegetation that it touches.

Kept as pets[]

It is kept as a pet by those who enjoy its kaleidoscopic colour changes. Streeler venom is one of the few known substances that can kill Horklumps.

History[]

The "poisonous orange snails" seen in the Magical Menagerie in 1993 may have been Streelers.

Protection from Streelers[]

Wearing thick protective gloves is a way to avoid getting stung by a streeler's extremely toxic shell.

Appearances[]


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