mississaugasnailgal
Achatina fulica
Gucci, Dior, Louis, Prada, and Chanel! my snails <3
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Post by mississaugasnailgal on Jun 30, 2020 1:53:29 GMT
My snail seems to like it when i stroke his head behind his eyes, Is that normal? It is super cute
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Post by counterbalance on Jun 30, 2020 2:14:47 GMT
My snails like to do things like that to each other, and they clean each other's shells, too, but they aren't particularly comfortable with me touching them. Maybe yours is just lonely?  |
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daniele
Achatina immaculata
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Post by daniele on Jun 30, 2020 10:57:40 GMT
snails are different one from each other, even in personality! I have one who like being pet! I also play with her by turning the finger around her head (like you would do with your hands to a dog) but very very slowly, exactly according to her speed, and she like to follow with the head!
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Post by etana on Jun 30, 2020 17:15:06 GMT
I too have some who seem really happy about being pet. Some will push back against my finger and give kisses and eye stalk pats, or just relax and appear content. There are also some grumpy ones who tolerate touch on a good day, but appear offended by it on a normal one. It comes down to their individual personality, their trust in you, and what they've learned to associate with you. With consistent gentleness and rewards (food) you can somewhat teach the grumps to trust you, too. |
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mississaugasnailgal
Achatina fulica
Gucci, Dior, Louis, Prada, and Chanel! my snails <3
Posts: 13
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Post by mississaugasnailgal on Jun 30, 2020 17:49:49 GMT
My snails like to do things like that to each other, and they clean each other's shells, too, but they aren't particularly comfortable with me touching them. Maybe yours is just lonely? I don't think so, he lives in a setup with two other snails. I do notice that they clean each others shells and they like to pile up on top of each other. |
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Post by frankzie48956 on Jul 4, 2020 11:05:03 GMT
My albino love being stroked on her shell, she perks right up!
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Hughesation
Achatina fulica
I am He who is the Night and He who is the Light, and She who is Beyond them.
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Post by Hughesation on Jul 10, 2020 8:05:23 GMT
Both my Fulica and my Panthera love being handled and petted. I tend to make sure I handle them regularly, for cleaning and to check for signs of injury/pregnancy (My Panthera came to me in a bad state and had a very damaged shell, so it's become habit). But when I do handle them, I always make sure to pet them a little, and now they'll climb my hand if I put it in the tank, and relax stretched out on me to be stroked or handfed.
Has anyone else tried hand feeding? It seems to improve trust, because they definitely associate you with the food. Plus, it feels very ticklish, and it's a pleasant experience. I usually scoop a little wet snail mix onto a finger tip and offer it - they aren't always in the mood, but they usually take it. It's lovely.
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