Post by inky on Nov 29, 2013 12:35:36 GMT
So, I've asked this question a few times last year but I was a bit of a dumbo and didn't really look up my facts. I've literally gone on this forum to "your snail has mated, it might die" and "this usually white snail is even whiter, must be albino" to actually knowing my facts, thank you all!
Anyways, after some research, it seems that they're a distant relative of Theba pisana and invaded Australia in the 1920's and considering I found about six of them today in the heat (not that hot, but getting into summer in a few days!) they must have adjusted to the temperature. They seem to come out in around 20 - 23°C (68 - 73°F) and in sandy dry areas with no trees and small palm bushes, which may mean they like cool desert areas. I've also noticed that they're usually very active once sprayed and try to go past mould to get to food so they appear to be persistent buggers! =P(accidentally dropped a piece of apple when I was changing the food, I got it out straightaway!) They're called the Common White snail in Australia, so they must have gotten a good grip when they came here!
I'm aware that Cernuella virgata isn't a widely domesticated snail and I found when I searched the forum I've only seen the name when I found out I've accidentally said that I've seen the species and Helix aspersa quite a few times, oops =P!
If anyone has any facts or even guesses from having similar species, this could be very helpful! Thanks all.
Anyways, after some research, it seems that they're a distant relative of Theba pisana and invaded Australia in the 1920's and considering I found about six of them today in the heat (not that hot, but getting into summer in a few days!) they must have adjusted to the temperature. They seem to come out in around 20 - 23°C (68 - 73°F) and in sandy dry areas with no trees and small palm bushes, which may mean they like cool desert areas. I've also noticed that they're usually very active once sprayed and try to go past mould to get to food so they appear to be persistent buggers! =P(accidentally dropped a piece of apple when I was changing the food, I got it out straightaway!) They're called the Common White snail in Australia, so they must have gotten a good grip when they came here!
I'm aware that Cernuella virgata isn't a widely domesticated snail and I found when I searched the forum I've only seen the name when I found out I've accidentally said that I've seen the species and Helix aspersa quite a few times, oops =P!
If anyone has any facts or even guesses from having similar species, this could be very helpful! Thanks all.
