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Post by tilliesnail on Nov 12, 2017 14:56:09 GMT
Hi, all! I have some room for a new pet and I want everybody’s opinions. Of course snails are my #1 and I don’t want recommendations for dogs and cats either because I already have a lovely little chihuahua.
What is a kind of animal you can keep that can be easily handled, can be kept in pretty compact spaces, does not need loads of care and attention, and that does not stink?
I know all of that pretty much sums up a snail but if there is any others, please let me know!
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Post by blackscorpion on Nov 12, 2017 18:31:46 GMT
Maybe gekkos?
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MaSlugBoi
Archachatina marginata
Previously cared for a leopard slug and now I have a couple Cepea Nemoralis
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Post by MaSlugBoi on Nov 12, 2017 20:11:09 GMT
Slugs? Larger ones need pretty disproportionately large tanks, but I have a couple of juveniles in a salad take out container. They basically are taken care of like a snail, but can't keep hydrated by sealing off a shell and hibernating. Conversely, they don't need the large amounts of calcium snail's need to maintain their shells. I don't give any substrate, just wetted paper towels changed once a week. Feed the same stuff you feed snails. Mist with purified water daily. Leopard slugs are pretty cool and can get to be about 8 inches long. You can just find a damp place like under an evergreen and turn over leaves until you find one. Took me about 20 minutes to find my slugs. Do not put slugs in with your snails. They might predate your snails depending on the species and I doubt the snails will be too happy with new slug room mates. If in a crowded container, they will cannabilize.
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Post by cepaeahelix on Nov 12, 2017 22:40:26 GMT
Tree frogs are cute and easy to take care of. Tarantulas are pretty cool too. I have a tarantula, grey tree frog, and a green tree frog.
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Post by robinwhiskers on Nov 13, 2017 16:05:14 GMT
Bearded dragons!
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Post by finch on Nov 14, 2017 21:03:42 GMT
I think a leopard gecko would be nice. I'm getting one soon, and they fit your exact criteria from what I've heard.
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Post by tilliesnail on Nov 15, 2017 2:59:28 GMT
Yea, I hear lost of great stuff about reptiles. I will have to try them out!!
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Cashell
Archachatina puylaerti
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Post by Cashell on Nov 15, 2017 15:21:16 GMT
A royal python?
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iamsooz
Achatina fulica
I reeeeeeeeeally like snails.
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Post by iamsooz on Nov 16, 2017 0:37:36 GMT
Tarantulas or slugs are some of the best low management pets imo. Though if you hold a tarantula you must realize you are taking a risk. I'd go for sluggers if you're already into snailies.
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Post by tilliesnail on Nov 16, 2017 14:39:00 GMT
Okay, right now isn’t the best time of year for my to find sluggies but I will definitely have to try them! (Update on the Reptile Stuff:my family so far isn’t convinced).
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indrajitmasuda
Achatina achatina
Bob the Giant Gorami kissing my finger
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Post by indrajitmasuda on Sept 4, 2020 6:27:24 GMT
my favourite pets for decades hve ceen fish and birds particularly Goramis, perhaps a giant gorami (see my post above under other pets) or paradise fish and budgies. most interesting to observe and even befriend.
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