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Post by ollieiscool on Sept 20, 2021 11:37:22 GMT
hey guys!! i made sure i was more used to the behaviors to snails and done even more extensive research and now i’m thinking about adding more snails!! Before I get more milk snails i was wondering you guys know any good breeds that work well with milk snails/have close to the same care? currently i have 2 milk snails and plenty of room to get at for sure at least one more snail. (i’m pretty sure it’s a 15 gal tank but not completely sure)
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snaileyhammy
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Post by snaileyhammy on Sept 20, 2021 13:38:04 GMT
Hello! Thats is awesome! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Cornu aspersum have been housed with milk snails before, and some other species I can't remember, but Cornus would be the most common. I have housed Neohelix albolabris with Cornu aspersum before, but I can't say much for milks. Mainly because there aren't many care guides for specific snail species. Goodluck with your new snails!
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Post by ollieiscool on Sept 20, 2021 13:44:57 GMT
Hello! Thats is awesome! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Cornu aspersum have been housed with milk snails before, and some other species I can't remember, but Cornus would be the most common. I have housed Neohelix albolabris with Cornu aspersum before, but I can't say much for milks. Mainly because there aren't many care guides for specific snail species. Goodluck with your new snails! those are snails that are found in a lot of gardens right? it would be bad to find out outside though right? like because of diseases and parasites?
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snaileyhammy
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Hi I am Hammy! I adore snails and slugs.
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Post by snaileyhammy on Sept 20, 2021 16:25:09 GMT
Yes, you can find them outside, but it depends on the area you live in. You can take them from outside, but they must be quarantined for about a month before being introduced to your other snails. They should be dewormed as well, but that is something you should do regularly for all snails. Snails in general don't pose a very high risk to you if you are washing your hands, and cleaning up properly after handling, etc. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by ollieiscool on Sept 20, 2021 17:21:36 GMT
Yes, you can find them outside, but it depends on the area you live in. You can take them from outside, but they must be quarantined for about a month before being introduced to your other snails. They should be dewormed as well, but that is something you should do regularly for all snails. Snails in general don't pose a very high risk to you if you are washing your hands, and cleaning up properly after handling, etc. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) cool thank you so much!! i’m currently doing research on deworming and all i can find so far is feeding them pumpkin seeds, is there anything else you recommend for it?
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snaileyhammy
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Hi I am Hammy! I adore snails and slugs.
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Post by snaileyhammy on Sept 20, 2021 17:29:02 GMT
Your welcome! Yes, I forgot to mention that. The best way to deworm your snail is to feed them pumpkin seeds and bell peppers. You can buy a pre-made deworming mix off Etsy, made by Britany Bellows. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by ollieiscool on Sept 20, 2021 17:49:07 GMT
Your welcome! Yes, I forgot to mention that. The best way to deworm your snail is to feed them pumpkin seeds and bell peppers. You can buy a pre-made deworming mix off Etsy, made by Britany Bellows. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) thank you for all the help!!!
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Post by SuspiciousBagel on Sept 20, 2021 18:42:33 GMT
Exciting news! As snaileyhammy said, I'm fairly certain that cornu aspersums are commonly housed with milk snails ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) make sure you quarantine any new ones though!!
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