Land snails are suitable pets for elementary-school-age kids, who can learn from watching snails crawl, eat, grow and breed. Some species of land snail are illegal to possess in the United States; pet stores carry a variety of land snail species that are perfectly legal.
Can you buy snails as pets?
Snails are low-maintenance pets. Snails have grown in popularity as pets. A great alternative to fish, snails are quiet, small, and very low maintenance. But as with any pet, a few things should be considered before committing to care for one.Apr 2, 2021
Is it cruel to keep snails as pets?
Yes, though you might find them a bit less simpatico than cats or dogs, and you need to be prepared to look after them, which means keeping them in a terrarium and cleaning it from time to time.
Does PetSmart give free snails?
I dont know who needs this but petco & petsmart in MA give out free pest (nuisance/feeding) snails if you call them ahead of time. The amount you get depends on snails available at store. Theyre tiny common snails that usually come in with the plants shipments and the stores simply dont want to deal with them.
Where can I find snails?
They can be found usually in parks and gardens at nights under rotten pieces of wood or wet boards that lie on the floor. You can find them on hedgerows, marshes, woodlands, pond margins and garden furniture. You can also see them under piles of leaves and sticks that lie in the same place all through the winter.Jul 9, 2021
Where can I collect snails?
Garden snails are nocturnal, although they can be found during the day time after the rain. They can be found usually in parks and gardens at nights under rotten pieces of wood or wet boards that lie on the floor. You can find them on hedgerows, marshes, woodlands, pond margins and garden furniture.Jul 9, 2021