U+1F40C • Animals & Nature
Snail Emoji
Meaning
A snail, a slow-moving, snail-like mollusk in a spiraling shell. Generally depicted as a brown snail in full profile facing left or right, with a brown, textured shell and tentacle-like eyes.
May be used to represent a slug and various senses of slow.
Twitter’s snail has a purple body and yellow shell. Microsoft’s snail previously had a green body.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F40C |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | snail |
| Shortcode | :snail: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-bug |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🐌 Snail emoji mean?
A snail, a slow-moving, snail-like mollusk in a spiraling shell. Generally depicted as a brown snail in full profile facing left or right, with a brown, textured shell and tentacle-like eyes. May be used to represent a slug and various senses of slow. Twitter’s snail has a purple body and yellow shell. Microsoft’s snail previously had a green body.
How do I copy the 🐌 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🐌) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Snail?
The Unicode for the Snail emoji is U+1F40C.
On which platforms can I use the 🐌 emoji?
You can use the Snail emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Snail Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🐌"
"I'm so relieved 🐌"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🐌"
Comments: "This is literally me 🐌"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🐌"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🐌💦 (emphasized relief)
🐌😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.