Reso
Achatina fulica
Cepaea hortensis
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Post by Reso on May 11, 2015 17:53:42 GMT
Hello!
I've been thinking recently about vacation and what to do with my snails (Cepaea hortensis) at the time I'm away. Could I just not give them food and water and make them hibernate? Should I put them into the fridge? Neither of these options sounds like a good idea, but you know... Could you please tell me what you do with your snails?
Thanks in advance
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Post by morningcoffee on May 11, 2015 18:52:20 GMT
How long will you be away for?
Cepaea are pretty hardy little guys and would be fine with some longer-lasting food (seeds, nuts, some growing lettuce etc.) for up to 2 weeks, in my opinion.
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Reso
Achatina fulica
Cepaea hortensis
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Post by Reso on May 11, 2015 19:50:11 GMT
Well, I won't be away longer than 2 weeks for sure. I'll probably give them some tortoise food, but what about moisture? Isn't that going to be a problem? Thanks for quick answer, btw.
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Post by morningcoffee on May 11, 2015 21:28:55 GMT
Give the tank a thorough spray before you leave, and put some shallow dishes of water in it. You could add some wet sphagnum moss too to keep humidity up.
Remember though that Cepaea are used to dry periods in the wild, so they shouldn't have too much trouble with a short period without tank sprayings!
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lox
Achatina achatina
I have been caring for GALS for 1 year!
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Post by lox on May 12, 2015 6:24:33 GMT
Would I have to do the same? I am going on holiday for a week (in a few weeks time) and I keep Fulicas (normal and jadatzi), Retic and a Tiger.
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2015 3:26:12 GMT
I haven't left my snails for vacations ever but I wonder if there will be ventilation issue in these 2 whole weeks?
Because even there're holes on the tank the plants do respire so as the snails will this result in lack of oxygen...that's my concern...
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Post by etana on May 25, 2015 3:51:00 GMT
Live plants actually release oxygen when they use carbon dioxide in photosynthesis.  |
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Post by etana on May 25, 2015 3:53:32 GMT
Would I have to do the same? I am going on holiday for a week (in a few weeks time) and I keep Fulicas (normal and jadatzi), Retic and a Tiger. I would definitely put in extra bath tubs for them, and food that lasts long. The best thing would be if someone could check on your snails when you're away and add water and food if everything's gone, but if that's not possible, well, luckily big snails too can aestivate if they get too dry. |
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Zorst
Achatina tincta
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Post by Zorst on May 25, 2015 5:57:35 GMT
I've left mine for a week before now and they have been ok,I just used food that lasts a long time and make sure they have extra water baths to help with humidity etc especially in tanks with a heat mat.
But as I have livestock here and other pets when we all go away next yr were having someone come to look after all the animals so the snails will be fed n misted at least every other day.
Zorst
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lox
Achatina achatina
I have been caring for GALS for 1 year!
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Post by lox on May 30, 2015 8:15:32 GMT
I got back fromtheholiday yesterday and they were all fine and active. They ate loads last night!
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lox
Achatina achatina
I have been caring for GALS for 1 year!
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Post by lox on Jul 16, 2015 19:35:34 GMT
I'm going on holiday (again) for a week on Saturday. What foods should I leave for my snails?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2015 20:16:15 GMT
I'm going on holiday (again) for a week on Saturday. What foods should I leave for my snails? Probably something that won't rot quickly. |
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Post by etana on Jul 17, 2015 5:41:36 GMT
I'm going on holiday (again) for a week on Saturday. What foods should I leave for my snails? A big chunk of sweet potato, and carrots. They rot slowly, don't smell too bad when rotting, and they're nutritious. |
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lox
Achatina achatina
I have been caring for GALS for 1 year!
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Post by lox on Jul 17, 2015 5:50:02 GMT
Thank your or the help  ? |
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