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Habitat

Florida tree snails are found on tropical and sub-tropical hardwood trees. Groups of such trees are called hammocks which are often isolated by water or vegetation such as sawgrass, buttonwood, cypress, or pines.

The trees preferred by the snails are wild tamarind (Lysiloma latisiliqua) and Jamaica dogwood (Piscidia piscipula). Other commonly used trees include poisonwood (Metopium toxiferum), pigeon plum (Coccoloba diversifolia), and members of the stopper (Eugenia spp.) family.