Giant African Land Snails are not native to East Africa, but they have adapted to many other countries.They can grow to 25 centimeters in length.They can make good pets in countries where they can be legally kept, as they are relatively low maintenance and interesting to watch.If you decide to get a giant African land snail, you'll need to house it, provide hygiene care, and give it fresh produce.
Step 1: There is an aquarium with a tightly fitting lid.
The lid of the container needs to fit tightly, as the snail will climb out if given a chance.Any plastic or glass container that has a tight lid works well for an aquarium.The splinters harm the snail.For two snails, your container needs to be at least 25.5 inches tall.It's okay to keep a snail alone.If you have more than one in the same container, you're likely to end up with baby snails.
Step 2: Add something.
Your snail needs the flooring to be content.Peat-free compost is the best for snails.Chemicals can hurt your snail, so don't use what you have in your yard.The material can be used in 1 to 2 inches.Since snails like to dig, you should give them a deeper area in the tank.It's a good idea to have a hideaway for the snail.
Step 3: It's a good idea to moisten the substrate.
The snail needs moist compost to be happy.It doesn't need to be wet.It needs to be kept damp.Keep it damp by spraying it with a spray bottle.To maintain proper humidity, spray the tank lightly each day.
Step 4: Keep your snail warm.
Different temperatures can affect the happiness of each species.The Tiger snail prefers it to be warmer at 27-29 degrees celcius, which is why it needs a tank between 22-24 degrees.If the room isn't warm enough, you can place a heating pad on the side of the snail's tank.You shouldn't put it under the tank because it will dry out.If the snail needs to cool down, place it on half the tank.To control the temperature of the tank, you need a thermostat with a heat pad.The heat pads are not good at controlling temperature on their own.You can keep track of the minimum temperature in the tank by using a thermometer on the colder side.
Step 5: Indirect sunlight can be provided.
Some light is needed to be happy.It's best to have indirect sunlight.The snails will stay hidden whenever possible because of the harsh sunlight.
Step 6: Look for signs of unhappiness.
If your snail doesn't like the conditions of its house, it will likely close itself up in its shell.The tank is not warm enough for the snail to hide.If you can fix the problem, give the snail a bath in warm water.Put it in a bowl of water and wipe it down with a soft cloth.
Step 7: If the tank looks dirty, wipe it down.
It's time to wipe the tank down when it starts to look dirty.To clean the sides and lid, use a damp cloth.
Step 8: It is a good idea to aerate the substrate weekly.
During this time, you can check for eggs.You don't want to use cleaners or disinfectants because the snails will absorb those through their skin.
Step 9: You should wash your hands.
You need to wash your hands after handling a snail.Warm water and soap can be used to scrub them.snails can act as an intermediate host for certain parasites.It is important to wash your hands.
Step 10: You can choose fresh produce.
African land snails will eat almost any vegetarian food, but fresh produce is your best option.Cucumber and lettuce are not very healthy and should not be eaten, but you will enjoy a diet of vegetables and a source of meat one or two times a week.Fruit can cause health problems if it is fed too much.Shrimp and mealworms are the best sources ofProtein, but unseasoned raw meat can also be used.Corn and bell peppers are some of the favorites.When the food is bad, remove it.Don't eat onions, pasta, or anything with salt in it.
Step 11: You should wash your snail's food.
Before giving your snail food, make sure to scrub it thoroughly.It's important that pesticides are washed off so that your snail doesn't eat them.
Step 12: A small water dish can be used.
The snail can drink from the shallow water dish.Adding humidity to the tank is a benefit of this dish.It's important to change it out once a day.
Step 13: Provide calcium to the snail.
Snails need a steady supply of calcium.A cuttlefish bone can be found at most pet stores and is the best way to provide it.If you don't have cuttlefish, ground eggshells can be a good source of calcium.If you want to give the snail's food source calcium, leave it in a separate place as they can't do this if it is on what they are eating.