Hunting in the forest at night. Is the powelliphanta snail the hunter or hunted? This large, beautiful snail is rare and native to New Zealand. Some Maori language on last page, factual section also.Hunting in the forest at night. Is the powelliphanta snail the hunter or hunted? This large, beautiful snail is rare and native to New Zealand. Some Maori language on last page, factual section also.