Snails are mollusks, and their shells are made of calcium and protein. The snail's shell is not a hard outer shell, but rather a protective outer shell that grows on the surface of its body, protecting the softer parts of its body. Therefore, a snail molting does not transform it into a different creature.
When a snail molts, its body becomes soft and vulnerable, exposed to external dangers and predation. In this situation, the snail seeks a secluded, moist place to repair and regenerate its shell. The snail secretes a substance called "snail mucus" from its body, and then uses this mucus, along with other substances, to gradually rebuild, harden, and form a new shell.
During this process, the new shell they form gradually hardens, regaining its original protective properties. It's worth noting that this process can take some time, during which the snail is very vulnerable and susceptible to injury. Therefore, during this period, the snail will remain inconspicuous and try to avoid exposing itself to predation.
In general, after molting, snails seek out a safe and secluded environment to regenerate and repair their new shells. During this process, they do not transform into other types of organisms.
