Post by drowningindemons on Oct 15, 2016 22:06:46 GMT
I made a care packet on how to take care of basic snails ( dont worry i used sources)
wanted to know if i should add things?
its pretty long
So you just received your snail. (basic snails, not gals)
Now you're probably thinking, how do i care for my new little friend?
Well there's no need to worry and you can look no further, this informational packet will tell you the basics of caring for your new snail. For more information, please contact me or do research
Housing, a home for your snail
Snails are not very picky when picking a new enclosure, but for the safety and health of your snail, there are few requirements you should be told of.
The enclosure should have good ventilation, translucent, escape proof, and doesn't rot.
There are many options to choose from, here are some examples:
X Glass aquarium
X Plastic bin
X Plastic aquarium
All of these choices should include lids with holes for the snail to breath, clear sides to let in light, and easy to clean.
2) Tank Decoration
Tank decor can provide hiding spots, security, and a way to exercise for your snail.
All tank decor should follow these rules:
X No hard surfaces such as rocks, a snail could fall and shatter its shell
X Non toxic
X animal safe
X Sturdy
Some examples of decor you can use are fake plastic plants (made for aquariums or reptiles is recommended), bark, sticks, live plants, and moss.
3) Water and feeding
Water dishes are very important, as snails need to drink water. The water dish should be shallow, so the snail doesn't drown. The water dish should also follow the rules for tank decoration. Some ideas for water dishes you can use are clean bottle caps, reptile water dishes, and a small plastic bowl.
The tank should be misted with water often, but the substrate should not be “drowned”. Spraying the tank helps keep humidity, and provides another water source for your snails to keep them happy and healthy.FOR FOOD CHART, PLEASE REFER TO OTHER PAGE.
4) Substrate
There are many substate options. Before picking substrate make sure it has no pesticides or chemicals. If the substrate is from outdoors, heating it in the oven can kill possible parasites and bugs in the substrate, and is highly recommended.
Types of substrate:
X Loam
X Humus
X Coir
X Peat
X Potting Soil
X Sphagnum moss
X Bark
FEEDING CHART
One of the most important thing about caring for snails, is making sure they are fed the correct foods, that they contain enough nutrients and are snail safe.
Using non processed foods is recommended,make sure these foods do not have chemicals on them or are are highly processed/pesticides.
WHAT THEY CAN EAT
Apple, Apricot, Avocado, Banana, Blackberry, Butternut Squash, Dragon Fruit, Grapes, Kiwi, Mango, Melon, Nectarines, Orange, Papaya/Paw-paw, Prickly pear, Peach, Pear, Physalis, Plum, Raspberry, Satsuma, Sharon fruit, Strawberry, Tomato Aubergine, Bean Sprouts, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Courgette, Cucumber, Green beans, Kale, Leek, Lettuce, Mushroom, Parsnip, Peas, Potato, Pumpkin, Spinach, Sprouts, Swede, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Turnip, Watercress, Dandelion leaves, Common Plantain
Also, these foods are recommended to me watered down first:
Hemp,sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, oats,
WHAT THEY CANNOT EAT
Salty foods, chemical foods, starchy foods
CALCIUM
Snails need calcium to help their shell grow, and remain strong. Calcium is absolutely necessary. Making the calcium source into a water downed powder will increase the chance it will be eaten.
CALCIUM SOURCES
X Calcium supplements sold from pet stores
X Powdered oyster shells
X Natural chalk
X Eggshells
SOURCES
(besides my own knowledge and experience)
www.petsnails.co.uk/
petsnails.proboards.com/
wanted to know if i should add things?
its pretty long
So you just received your snail. (basic snails, not gals)
Now you're probably thinking, how do i care for my new little friend?
Well there's no need to worry and you can look no further, this informational packet will tell you the basics of caring for your new snail. For more information, please contact me or do research
Housing, a home for your snail
Snails are not very picky when picking a new enclosure, but for the safety and health of your snail, there are few requirements you should be told of.
The enclosure should have good ventilation, translucent, escape proof, and doesn't rot.
There are many options to choose from, here are some examples:
X Glass aquarium
X Plastic bin
X Plastic aquarium
All of these choices should include lids with holes for the snail to breath, clear sides to let in light, and easy to clean.
2) Tank Decoration
Tank decor can provide hiding spots, security, and a way to exercise for your snail.
All tank decor should follow these rules:
X No hard surfaces such as rocks, a snail could fall and shatter its shell
X Non toxic
X animal safe
X Sturdy
Some examples of decor you can use are fake plastic plants (made for aquariums or reptiles is recommended), bark, sticks, live plants, and moss.
3) Water and feeding
Water dishes are very important, as snails need to drink water. The water dish should be shallow, so the snail doesn't drown. The water dish should also follow the rules for tank decoration. Some ideas for water dishes you can use are clean bottle caps, reptile water dishes, and a small plastic bowl.
The tank should be misted with water often, but the substrate should not be “drowned”. Spraying the tank helps keep humidity, and provides another water source for your snails to keep them happy and healthy.FOR FOOD CHART, PLEASE REFER TO OTHER PAGE.
4) Substrate
There are many substate options. Before picking substrate make sure it has no pesticides or chemicals. If the substrate is from outdoors, heating it in the oven can kill possible parasites and bugs in the substrate, and is highly recommended.
Types of substrate:
X Loam
X Humus
X Coir
X Peat
X Potting Soil
X Sphagnum moss
X Bark
FEEDING CHART
One of the most important thing about caring for snails, is making sure they are fed the correct foods, that they contain enough nutrients and are snail safe.
Using non processed foods is recommended,make sure these foods do not have chemicals on them or are are highly processed/pesticides.
WHAT THEY CAN EAT
Apple, Apricot, Avocado, Banana, Blackberry, Butternut Squash, Dragon Fruit, Grapes, Kiwi, Mango, Melon, Nectarines, Orange, Papaya/Paw-paw, Prickly pear, Peach, Pear, Physalis, Plum, Raspberry, Satsuma, Sharon fruit, Strawberry, Tomato Aubergine, Bean Sprouts, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Courgette, Cucumber, Green beans, Kale, Leek, Lettuce, Mushroom, Parsnip, Peas, Potato, Pumpkin, Spinach, Sprouts, Swede, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Turnip, Watercress, Dandelion leaves, Common Plantain
Also, these foods are recommended to me watered down first:
Hemp,sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, oats,
WHAT THEY CANNOT EAT
Salty foods, chemical foods, starchy foods
CALCIUM
Snails need calcium to help their shell grow, and remain strong. Calcium is absolutely necessary. Making the calcium source into a water downed powder will increase the chance it will be eaten.
CALCIUM SOURCES
X Calcium supplements sold from pet stores
X Powdered oyster shells
X Natural chalk
X Eggshells
SOURCES
(besides my own knowledge and experience)
www.petsnails.co.uk/
petsnails.proboards.com/
