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Post by raystrawberries on Mar 1, 2021 2:49:40 GMT
Heya! I got my snail, Quinoa, a few weeks ago, and they were doing great, but recently I've noticed they stopped walking around their tank as much and also won't bury themselves, their behavior changed after I switched the substrate from dirt to coconut fibre. Should I change it back to dirt or is this a normal?
Oh and they're now just sleeping on the container's lid, and I'm worried whether or not this may cause health issues to them.
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daniele
Achatina immaculata
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Post by daniele on Mar 1, 2021 14:56:53 GMT
Hi, what kind of snail do you have?
I only have Cornu aspersum, and I tried the coconut fiber several times, but they never accepted that. Also I know that for example Cantareus apertus will not like it too, and I think (and I want to underline that is my thought) that it may apply to many Helix species.
Coconut fiber is recommended for GALS, but my Cornu prefer peat or common organic soil..
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snaileyhammy
Achatina tincta
Hi I am Hammy! I adore snails and slugs.
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Post by snaileyhammy on Mar 1, 2021 15:37:13 GMT
they probably are getting used to it. if they never accept the coconut fiber you may want to change back to your original substrate or something new.
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Post by pasi9 on Mar 3, 2021 10:09:04 GMT
Coconut fibre is perfectly safe for them. It's quite normal for them to sleep on the lid or up high, to try to protect themselves from predators. I wouldn't be worried if I were you.
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Post by raystrawberries on Mar 3, 2021 13:46:15 GMT
Coconut fibre is perfectly safe for them. It's quite normal for them to sleep on the lid or up high, to try to protect themselves from predators. I wouldn't be worried if I were you. Thank you! |
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Post by raystrawberries on Mar 3, 2021 13:49:07 GMT
Hi, what kind of snail do you have? I only have Cornu aspersum, and I tried the coconut fiber several times, but they never accepted that. Also I know that for example Cantareus apertus will not like it too, and I think (and I want to underline that is my thought) that it may apply to many Helix species. Coconut fiber is recommended for GALS, but my Cornu prefer peat or common organic soil.. I have an achatina fulica! they're still not used to the coconut fiber so I think I will change it back to organic soil soon |
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daniele
Achatina immaculata
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Post by daniele on Mar 4, 2021 13:38:39 GMT
Hi, what kind of snail do you have? I only have Cornu aspersum, and I tried the coconut fiber several times, but they never accepted that. Also I know that for example Cantareus apertus will not like it too, and I think (and I want to underline that is my thought) that it may apply to many Helix species. Coconut fiber is recommended for GALS, but my Cornu prefer peat or common organic soil.. I have an achatina fulica! they're still not used to the coconut fiber so I think I will change it back to organic soil soon Since they are Achatina, coconut should be perfect! They may have some personal tastes though.. |
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