Slugs & Snails for sale - Canada/USA shipper
Oct 10, 2013 9:35:57 GMT
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Post by wreckoning on Oct 10, 2013 9:35:57 GMT
Hey everyone,
I live in BC Canada, close to the border, and thus am able to ship from either Canada or the US. I am willing to ship to Europe and other places.
I will trade for any species I don't currently have, unfortunately I cannot accept either GALS or Helix sp due to my country's regulations.
If you interested in a particular slug or snail from the Pacific Northwest, please ask about it! I can try to locate this species especially for you.
All pictures taken by yours truly, feel free to reuse them in whatever capacity you wish.
Slugs of the Pacific Northwest
European Slugs
Snails of the Pacific Northwest
European Snails
I live in BC Canada, close to the border, and thus am able to ship from either Canada or the US. I am willing to ship to Europe and other places.
I will trade for any species I don't currently have, unfortunately I cannot accept either GALS or Helix sp due to my country's regulations.
If you interested in a particular slug or snail from the Pacific Northwest, please ask about it! I can try to locate this species especially for you.
All pictures taken by yours truly, feel free to reuse them in whatever capacity you wish.
Slugs of the Pacific Northwest
Ariolimax columbianus
"pacific banana slug"
size: 100-250mm (second largest terrestrial slug)
*my only albino has mated (Oct 5/2013) and I am now waiting for eggs to appear.
These guys are pretty much the ideal pet gastropod. They are the least shy of any of the species I carry. They sleep in the open, and actively explore anything new that they're place into, which makes them great for handling and photography. They are active during the day and night, and are unfussy eaters with large appetites. In the wild they are typically found alone with other banana slugs in the vicinity, but in captivity they often sleep in groups. With impressive sizes and bright vivid colours, this is one of the most recognizable slugs in the world. They mate readily. They can be a bit clumsy/careless, and because of their size and weight, they can hurt themselves if they fall off of the ceiling of a tall enclosure. For this reason I recommend keeping the enclosure low when possible, as one would with a snail. My banana slug terrarium measures 12" tall, and I wouldn't recommend going much taller.
yellow banana slug
the elusive albino banana slug
banana slugs in army green and yellow
"pacific banana slug"
size: 100-250mm (second largest terrestrial slug)
*my only albino has mated (Oct 5/2013) and I am now waiting for eggs to appear.
These guys are pretty much the ideal pet gastropod. They are the least shy of any of the species I carry. They sleep in the open, and actively explore anything new that they're place into, which makes them great for handling and photography. They are active during the day and night, and are unfussy eaters with large appetites. In the wild they are typically found alone with other banana slugs in the vicinity, but in captivity they often sleep in groups. With impressive sizes and bright vivid colours, this is one of the most recognizable slugs in the world. They mate readily. They can be a bit clumsy/careless, and because of their size and weight, they can hurt themselves if they fall off of the ceiling of a tall enclosure. For this reason I recommend keeping the enclosure low when possible, as one would with a snail. My banana slug terrarium measures 12" tall, and I wouldn't recommend going much taller.
| colour morph | $5 | $10 | $20 |
| grey-green | x | ||
| grey-green spotted | x | ||
| army green | x | ||
| dark yellow | x | ||
| pale yellow | x | ||
| albino $$TBD |
yellow banana slug
the elusive albino banana slug
banana slugs in army green and yellow
Prophysaon vanattae
"scarletback taildropper"
size: 25-50mm
$25 - dark brown (currently out of stock - inquire for wait list)
"scarletback taildropper"
size: 25-50mm
$25 - dark brown (currently out of stock - inquire for wait list)
European Slugs
Limax maximus
"leopard slug"
size: 100-200mm
Leopard slugs are beautiful, large, and sometimes predatory - be careful if you wish to keep them with other gastropods; they may harass smaller species or even kill them. While extremely fast, they are only moderately active, and enjoy burrowing under hidey-holes and rock shelters. They don't seem to mind being handled, being unafraid to explore - they're also not afraid to try a taste of your hand, and will often rasp away persistently. It doesn't hurt, don't worry.
traditional leopard-spots, and a darker coloured morph
This young leopard slug could eventually double in size.
"leopard slug"
size: 100-200mm
| colour morph | $5 | $10 |
| traditional leopard spots | x | |
| dark, few spots | x | |
| light, few spots | x |
Leopard slugs are beautiful, large, and sometimes predatory - be careful if you wish to keep them with other gastropods; they may harass smaller species or even kill them. While extremely fast, they are only moderately active, and enjoy burrowing under hidey-holes and rock shelters. They don't seem to mind being handled, being unafraid to explore - they're also not afraid to try a taste of your hand, and will often rasp away persistently. It doesn't hurt, don't worry.
traditional leopard-spots, and a darker coloured morph
This young leopard slug could eventually double in size.
Arion rufus
"chocolate arion"
size: 70-150mm
This is a highly beautiful, varied slug, with so many different colours, and gorgeously defined ridges all along the backside. Bright orange skirts, and those cute black faces make a great contrast on some of the lighter-coloured variations. This is a very shy slug, and they do not appreciate being picked up, poked, or petted ... they will quickly ball up, display their characteristic rocking-back-and-forth motion, and then take minutes, hours, or even days to resume normal activity. However once used to their new surroundings (after a couple weeks of trauma-free life), they will become more and more active, and even venture to sleep in the open, although they will mostly prefer to sleep on the underside of a shelter, or burrowed in deep substrate. Because they are so timid, I would not recommend housing them with an aggressive species. They are non-picky eaters, interested in many vegetables, fruits, dog biscuit, and boiled egg. I have observed them munching on the decayed remains of fallen slugs, but have not witnessed any aggressive behaviour on their part, and thus feel they are opportunistic scavengers only.
arion rufus in cream with orange tones, and defined orange skirt
"chocolate arion"
size: 70-150mm
| colour morph | $5 | $10 | $15 |
| dark brown | x | ||
| black | x | ||
| light grey | x | ||
| cream | x | ||
| orange | x |
This is a highly beautiful, varied slug, with so many different colours, and gorgeously defined ridges all along the backside. Bright orange skirts, and those cute black faces make a great contrast on some of the lighter-coloured variations. This is a very shy slug, and they do not appreciate being picked up, poked, or petted ... they will quickly ball up, display their characteristic rocking-back-and-forth motion, and then take minutes, hours, or even days to resume normal activity. However once used to their new surroundings (after a couple weeks of trauma-free life), they will become more and more active, and even venture to sleep in the open, although they will mostly prefer to sleep on the underside of a shelter, or burrowed in deep substrate. Because they are so timid, I would not recommend housing them with an aggressive species. They are non-picky eaters, interested in many vegetables, fruits, dog biscuit, and boiled egg. I have observed them munching on the decayed remains of fallen slugs, but have not witnessed any aggressive behaviour on their part, and thus feel they are opportunistic scavengers only.
arion rufus in cream with orange tones, and defined orange skirt
Arion fuscus (arion subfuscus)
"dusky arion"
size: 50-70mm
An active species, they don't mind being picked up, and like to explore things at a medium pace. They're friendly with one another and like to sleep in piles, usually burrowed under a shelter.
arion fuscus in brown and orangey-brown
a very rare orange arion fuscus
"dusky arion"
size: 50-70mm
| colour morph | $5 | $10 | $15 |
| beige | x | ||
| brown | x | ||
| orange-brown | x | ||
| grey | x | ||
| orange | x |
An active species, they don't mind being picked up, and like to explore things at a medium pace. They're friendly with one another and like to sleep in piles, usually burrowed under a shelter.
arion fuscus in brown and orangey-brown
a very rare orange arion fuscus
Deroceras reticulatum
"grey field slug"
size: 40-60mm
A small slug, but nothing to turn your nose up at - these are hands down the fastest species I carry. So if you're into gastropod racing, this is the one to watch for. They secrete a milky substance when harassed. They're moderately active, great burrowers who like to sleep at the bottom of the substrate, and underneath shelters; they'll occasionally sleep in the open too. They like to jam themselves into crevices, and I have found them wedged into the tiniest of cracks and ledges. Because they are so small, they make for great escape artists - if your terrarium is not water tight, it may not hold a field slug; consider installing thin mesh over weak points, and do not underestimate their ability to squeeze through hairline cracks.
grey fieldslugs in their mating dance
"grey field slug"
size: 40-60mm
| colour morph | $2 |
| light grey | x |
| grey/black | x |
A small slug, but nothing to turn your nose up at - these are hands down the fastest species I carry. So if you're into gastropod racing, this is the one to watch for. They secrete a milky substance when harassed. They're moderately active, great burrowers who like to sleep at the bottom of the substrate, and underneath shelters; they'll occasionally sleep in the open too. They like to jam themselves into crevices, and I have found them wedged into the tiniest of cracks and ledges. Because they are so small, they make for great escape artists - if your terrarium is not water tight, it may not hold a field slug; consider installing thin mesh over weak points, and do not underestimate their ability to squeeze through hairline cracks.
grey fieldslugs in their mating dance
Snails of the Pacific Northwest
Monadenia fidelis
"pacific sideband"
size: 22-36mm
Monadenia was added to my terrarium summer 2013. This is the largest native snail in the pacific northwest. Their beautifully textured reddish bodies make for wonderful macro photography. They have proven to be a nice snail to keep. They are not afraid of being handled, and will come out to investigate if moved from elsewhere. They do generally prefer to have a hollow log or other hidey-hole to sleep under. They also hibernate for long periods of time; but when not hibernating, their activity level is medium. Their appetites seem healthy, showing a particular fondness for sweet potato and bell peppers. They are peaceful snails and do not disturb their tankmates.
"pacific sideband"
size: 22-36mm
| colour morph | $15 |
| all | x |
Monadenia was added to my terrarium summer 2013. This is the largest native snail in the pacific northwest. Their beautifully textured reddish bodies make for wonderful macro photography. They have proven to be a nice snail to keep. They are not afraid of being handled, and will come out to investigate if moved from elsewhere. They do generally prefer to have a hollow log or other hidey-hole to sleep under. They also hibernate for long periods of time; but when not hibernating, their activity level is medium. Their appetites seem healthy, showing a particular fondness for sweet potato and bell peppers. They are peaceful snails and do not disturb their tankmates.
Haplotrema vancouverense
"robust lancetooth" --- carnivorous
A very low activity snail, these guys eat infrequently, and spend most of their time half-buried beneath the substrate. A nocturnal carnivore, they feed on smaller slugs, snails, snail/slug eggs, and earthworms. They are housed with my adult banana slugs and don't seem to bother them any (being 5x larger and all), but I wouldn't trust them with babies. They frequently sleep with their bodies hanging out of their shell, instead of sealed up like a regular snail - the arrogance of a predator?
"robust lancetooth" --- carnivorous
| colour morph | $10 |
| white body/beige shell | x |
A very low activity snail, these guys eat infrequently, and spend most of their time half-buried beneath the substrate. A nocturnal carnivore, they feed on smaller slugs, snails, snail/slug eggs, and earthworms. They are housed with my adult banana slugs and don't seem to bother them any (being 5x larger and all), but I wouldn't trust them with babies. They frequently sleep with their bodies hanging out of their shell, instead of sealed up like a regular snail - the arrogance of a predator?
European Snails
Cepaea nemoralis
"brown-lipped snail / grove snail"
shell width: 18-25mm
shell height: 12-22mm
$2-10 - many colour morphs avail
A very outgoing snail, they don't mind being handled, and make diligent explorers. They sleep in the open, on the sides of the tank generally. Their colours vary widely; yellows, rosy pinks, soft browns and beiges, to greenish and dark rich brown. Their activity level varies by individual, with some being high activity and others being medium.
"brown-lipped snail / grove snail"
shell width: 18-25mm
shell height: 12-22mm
$2-10 - many colour morphs avail
| colour morph | $2 | $5 | $10 |
| double banded | x | ||
| single banded | x | ||
| unbanded | x |
A very outgoing snail, they don't mind being handled, and make diligent explorers. They sleep in the open, on the sides of the tank generally. Their colours vary widely; yellows, rosy pinks, soft browns and beiges, to greenish and dark rich brown. Their activity level varies by individual, with some being high activity and others being medium.
It is so much work setting up all the slugs and snails, trying to get them positioned right, missing the shot twenty times because they were going too fast (seriously!!), sliming up my hands and therefore sliming up my camera, going through all the pictures afterward ... But it's all really fun too. 
I need to get my hands on some extra money. This is fantastic!
The snail/slug season is coming to a close here and might be "closing" in your area too which could be why you aren't finding as much. Not too long ago I went out to an area close to a creek where plenty of snails are normally found, but found almost nothing. 
That wasn't the case back in May-September. The snail season in my area typically runs between late April to mid or sometimes late October, though starting in May will give you better results. I was able to cheat and start on the 18th of April thanks to mild temperatures and got my first three snails of the 2013 season. I'm hoping for the 2014 season to be an exciting one, but in order to make that happen I'll have to go out to farther places! Who knows, maybe I might get lucky next year and find webbhelix multilineata, anguispira kochi, allogona profunda and many more! 
