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Post by rhianna22 on Oct 19, 2014 1:06:47 GMT
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new2snails88
Achatina fulica
hi everyone... im new to this site and new to LOVING snails :-) I don't have one yet but I'm looking
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Post by new2snails88 on Oct 19, 2014 2:08:44 GMT
Very cute
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snailed
Achatina achatina
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Post by snailed on Oct 19, 2014 2:27:53 GMT
Nice! I wish I could find bigger ones!
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Zorst
Achatina tincta
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Post by Zorst on Oct 19, 2014 4:28:08 GMT
He sure is one nice looking snail an love his shell markings. Well done for finding him n keeping him for the winter.
Zorst
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Post by morningcoffee on Oct 19, 2014 7:48:19 GMT
I just found this huge guy on my wall outside! Am I right in thinking he's Helix aspersa? Yes, he's an aspersa. Lovely shell he has. Hope he'll do well
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Post by cliath on Oct 19, 2014 8:17:00 GMT
Cool shell! Lucky of you to find him.
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Post by muddydragon on Oct 19, 2014 11:12:02 GMT
'He's' gorgeous! have you given 'him' a name?
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Post by rhianna22 on Oct 19, 2014 11:57:08 GMT
I don't usually venture out into my garden at night, but it really does come alive! There were so many snails and slugs sliming around. I did pick up another aspersa to keep him company and I'm hoping they'll have baby snails, it would be interesting to see what shell patterns the babies have. I don't have names for them (I'm open to suggestions!) but when I brought them in this one was only interested in the cucumber, and the other in some carrot, so I did considering calling them 'Carrot' and 'Cuke'.
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Post by rhianna22 on Oct 19, 2014 14:47:02 GMT
Unfortunately, Carrot and Cuke have been returned to the garden One of them (not pictured) was riddled with mites and one or two had spread to the big guy in the photos. I just couldn't risk the mites making their way to my baby fulicas' tank, so they've been returned to the garden along with some food. Hopefully they don't travel too far and I'll still be able to spot a glimpse of them some nights
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