snailpers0n
Archachatina marginata
1 Cornu aspersum: Slugger
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Post by snailpers0n on Jul 4, 2022 19:58:25 GMT
Hello! I was just wondering if dim LED's would be a good idea for a garden snail? I like to view him at night, so this sounds like a great idea. Thoughts??  |
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Post by SuspiciousBagel on Jul 5, 2022 20:14:45 GMT
Hey snailpers0n!
I wouldn't advise putting LEDs in or around a garden snail's enclosure, light at night will disturb their day/night cycle and could make them more inactive as they tend to come out only when its dark. Sorry to disappoint!
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snailpers0n
Archachatina marginata
1 Cornu aspersum: Slugger
Posts: 39
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Post by snailpers0n on Jul 6, 2022 3:44:25 GMT
It's alright! Do you know any other safe alternatives?
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Cashell
Archachatina puylaerti
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Post by Cashell on Jul 6, 2022 20:52:38 GMT
Garden snails do not require additional lighting. Indirect sunlight is good enough.
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snailpers0n
Archachatina marginata
1 Cornu aspersum: Slugger
Posts: 39
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Post by snailpers0n on Jul 8, 2022 4:56:14 GMT
I was asking because snails are more active at night and I would like to watch him easily.
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snailpers0n
Archachatina marginata
1 Cornu aspersum: Slugger
Posts: 39
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Post by snailpers0n on Jul 8, 2022 20:34:34 GMT
I was wondering if I could emulate moonlight
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Post by Rasplutin on Jul 10, 2022 20:49:15 GMT
I do not know if this is helpful: a snail's eye ist not sensitive to orange and red.
You could use the red LED of a bicycle backlight. The snail will not notice the light and will not be disturbed.
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snailpers0n
Archachatina marginata
1 Cornu aspersum: Slugger
Posts: 39
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Post by snailpers0n on Jul 11, 2022 6:17:45 GMT
thanks for the tip
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