xfilestheme
Achatina fulica
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Post by xfilestheme on Dec 1, 2016 9:32:13 GMT
I have two garden snails and I made them a mini christmas tree out of douglas fir clippings and hot glue. I haven't put it in their tank yet.
I soaked the tree in warm water and vinegar in an effort to remove pesticides from the pieces and rinsed it afterwards, but I have a feeling this might not be safe. Is it?
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Post by morningcoffee on Dec 1, 2016 9:58:15 GMT
I have two garden snails and I made them a mini christmas tree out of douglas fir clippings and hot glue. I haven't put it in their tank yet. I soaked the tree in warm water and vinegar in an effort to remove pesticides from the pieces and rinsed it afterwards, but I have a feeling this might now be safe. Is it? I wouldn't put something with exposed glue into a snail tank as they may rasp on it and ingest some. Also I'm not sure about douglas fir but some pine/fir trees can have sap which may be irritating to a snail's sensitive skin. Perhaps you could put it in a pot just outside the tank as decoration instead? Or you might be able to find an artificial plant (like those used in reptile tanks) that resembles a Christmas tree to put inside the tank. |
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Butterflyna
Archachatina marginata
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Post by Butterflyna on Dec 1, 2016 22:45:24 GMT
I have two garden snails and I made them a mini christmas tree out of douglas fir clippings and hot glue. I haven't put it in their tank yet. I soaked the tree in warm water and vinegar in an effort to remove pesticides from the pieces and rinsed it afterwards, but I have a feeling this might not be safe. Is it? I think that is just the cutest idea tho (it's the thought that counts, I believe) even if it isn't safe lol. I agree that it might not be safe but I thank you for sharing that you did that for your snails cuz it makes my heart smile  |
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xfilestheme
Achatina fulica
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Post by xfilestheme on Dec 2, 2016 15:51:03 GMT
I have two garden snails and I made them a mini christmas tree out of douglas fir clippings and hot glue. I haven't put it in their tank yet. I soaked the tree in warm water and vinegar in an effort to remove pesticides from the pieces and rinsed it afterwards, but I have a feeling this might not be safe. Is it? I think that is just the cutest idea tho (it's the thought that counts, I believe) even if it isn't safe lol. I agree that it might not be safe but I thank you for sharing that you did that for your snails cuz it makes my heart smile here's the tree |
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xfilestheme
Achatina fulica
gave Mulder and Scully calcium paste
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Post by xfilestheme on Dec 2, 2016 15:53:11 GMT
I have two garden snails and I made them a mini christmas tree out of douglas fir clippings and hot glue. I haven't put it in their tank yet. I soaked the tree in warm water and vinegar in an effort to remove pesticides from the pieces and rinsed it afterwards, but I have a feeling this might now be safe. Is it? I wouldn't put something with exposed glue into a snail tank as they may rasp on it and ingest some. Also I'm not sure about douglas fir but some pine/fir trees can have sap which may be irritating to a snail's sensitive skin. Perhaps you could put it in a pot just outside the tank as decoration instead? Or you might be able to find an artificial plant (like those used in reptile tanks) that resembles a Christmas tree to put inside the tank. ok yea, I put it outside or only put it on for a couple minutes while i watch them. |
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Butterflyna
Archachatina marginata
God Bless Millie and Buddy on their new journey of freedom ...
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Post by Butterflyna on Dec 2, 2016 16:10:23 GMT
I just think that's really getting into the Christmas Spirit!!  |
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xfilestheme
Achatina fulica
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Post by xfilestheme on Dec 2, 2016 16:13:26 GMT
I just think that's really getting into the Christmas Spirit!! Thank you. I really enjoy working with plants and wood. I recently made them a tiny shack out of cedar planks. |
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Butterflyna
Archachatina marginata
God Bless Millie and Buddy on their new journey of freedom ...
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Post by Butterflyna on Dec 2, 2016 16:17:05 GMT
Wtg!! No Christmas lights?  lol |
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xfilestheme
Achatina fulica
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Post by xfilestheme on Dec 2, 2016 18:39:59 GMT
Wtg!! No Christmas lights? lol i have pixie lights for them but they are orange |
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Butterflyna
Archachatina marginata
God Bless Millie and Buddy on their new journey of freedom ...
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Post by Butterflyna on Dec 4, 2016 16:27:41 GMT
That's awesome!  |
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lol