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Post by babysnailshelp on Aug 20, 2014 19:32:48 GMT
hello, im new to the forum  and i need some help. i have one baby snail that i found wandering on my patio and i need some advise. i have put him in a tank with some cucumber and lettuce and he seems pretty happy but ive been reading some other posts about keeping snails and relised that i should be feeding my snail calcium.But i dont know what foods to feed him to give him calcium. HELP! many thanks abbie |
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Post by cliath on Aug 20, 2014 21:01:23 GMT
Most people feed cuttlefish bone. You can find it in the bird section of the pet shop.
There's loads of different types, I think you can find them in the food section of the forum.
If you are in a rush you can use eggshell. Just make sure you peel the inner skin off first.
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Post by crystalrose050595 on Aug 21, 2014 2:42:28 GMT
I have had pet snails for about two months now. I use a combination of Reptocal and cuddle bone. I had a snail with a severely damaged shell that I fed this combination and he was able to repair the damage within a few days.  |
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Post by crystalrose050595 on Aug 21, 2014 2:46:05 GMT
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Post by morningcoffee on Aug 21, 2014 7:44:41 GMT
hello, im new to the forum and i need some help. i have one baby snail that i found wandering on my patio and i need some advise. i have put him in a tank with some cucumber and lettuce and he seems pretty happy but ive been reading some other posts about keeping snails and relised that i should be feeding my snail calcium.But i dont know what foods to feed him to give him calcium. HELP! many thanks abbie Hi, welcome to the forum!  As others have said, cuttlefish bone can be used for calcium and can be found in pet shops (it's usually sold for birds). Just rinse it, let it dry somewhere warm, and then put it in the snail tank. You could also look for a calcium supplement at a reptile store. Or you can use limestone flour (calcium carbonate) which is usually sold for horses - you can buy it in bags from eBay or from horse supply stores. Put some in a dish and moisten it and leave it in the tank. The snail care guide on the main website is mostly very good for beginners - it's aimed more towards keepers of giant African snails, but most of the info is still relevant. Just ignore the parts about heatmats - you won't need one of those. www.petsnails.co.uk/care/intro.htmlSome foods that are high in calcium: broccoli, curly kale, bok choy, okra, turnip greens, watercress, almonds, hazelnuts, brazil nuts, apricots, and figs. Try to feed him a varied diet - lettuce and cucumber are OK in moderation but don't contain enough varied nutrients to feed only these. Try some other things like sweet potato, carrot, mushrooms, tomato, corn on the cob, banana, butternut squash or pumpkin, cabbage, courgette/zucchini, apple, mango, peanuts (raw, unflavoured), pumpkin seeds. You can also try things like wet fish flakes, soaked cat/dog biscuits, and boiled egg, which are good for protein. They can eat most fruits & veg but you should avoid things from the onion family including onions, garlic and leeks, as some evidence suggests that these are bad for snails. |
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and i need some help. i have one baby snail that i found wandering on my patio and i need some advise. i have put him in a tank 
