Often forgotten due to their size and slimy nature, the dos and don’ts of snail life have now been exposed through Ukrainian photographer Vyacheslav Mishchenko‘s macro lens. The beautiful close-ups change our perceptions of the plant-destroying goo-in-a-shell, making their lifestyle look quite idyllic and the creatures quite adorable.

Image: Vyacheslav Mishchenko

Image: Vyacheslav Mishchenko

Image: Vyacheslav Mishchenko

Image: Vyacheslav Mishchenko

Image: Vyacheslav Mishchenko

Image: Vyacheslav Mishchenko

Image: Vyacheslav Mishchenko

Image: Vyacheslav Mishchenko

Image: Vyacheslav Mishchenko

Image: Vyacheslav Mishchenko

Image: Vyacheslav Mishchenko

Image: Vyacheslav Mishchenko