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Post by rebecky11 on Oct 9, 2008 17:16:29 GMT
all this talk about helix pomatia (well 1 or 2 threads anyway) has got me interested in the species. But i cant seem to find much info on them. So, i thought we could start up a small thread about them. I just wanted to learn more about them and the care of them bye xx
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Post by rebecky11 on Oct 12, 2008 15:37:55 GMT
anybody? Is nobody going to answer ? ?
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coyote
Archachatina papyracea
Cochleas ego amo
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Post by coyote on Oct 12, 2008 20:30:40 GMT
Sorry, all I know about is aspersas (and milk snails). I've seen others mention pomatias from time to time; perhaps they haven't seen this thread yet?
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kanin
Achatina immaculata
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Post by kanin on Oct 12, 2008 22:17:36 GMT
Hi, sorry for not answering earlier. Haven't really had time yet. Here's some basic info on Helix Pomatia Helix Pomatia. Common names; Roman Landsnail, Burgundy Snail, Escargot, Edible Snail, Wienbergssnäcke, Vinbergssnäcka e.t.c. Shell spherical with a conical spire,very strong with thin axial lines.The aperture is round and the lip thin. The umbilicus is narrow and covered by the edge of the columella in a way that leaves only a slitlike opening visible. In some cases the umbilicus is completely covered. In old shells the periostracum is often worn away giving the surface a whitish color. There are 4.5-5 whorls,shellsize is 32-50 mm wide and 30-50 mm high. The color is light yellowish brown to whitish grey,often with 3 faint mauve or dark violet bands. They are orginally from Central- and Southeast Europe this species has spread out towards other areas mainly by human hands. From sweden southwards to Central-Italy,westwards to France and Southern England, eastwards to Russia(Riga).It has been introduced in the USA as well(Michigan). In some areas(especially France)overcollecting has greatly diminished the numbers of H.pomatia.In some countries in Europe this species has been put on the Red list of endangered animals. The Helix Pomatia goes into Hibernation during the winter and is active during the warmer periods. They are said to live betwen 10-20 years. The oldest known snail was a Helix Pomatia that lived for 30 years. They mate foot to foot, standing up against eachother, unlike the GALS that climb ontop of eachother. they lay 8-25 eggs that are the size of a pea. Like GALS babies newly hatched eat their eggshells. When keeping as a pet you use a standard GALS tank setup. Just slightly colder and not as humid. They are said to llike it best around 18 degrees but I find mine more active and healthy betwen 20-23 degrees. Here are some of my pictures of pomatias
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coyote
Archachatina papyracea
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Post by coyote on Oct 13, 2008 6:25:22 GMT
Wow, those are great pics!
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lizzie97444
Achatina immaculata
I LUV SNAILS TOO MUCH!
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Post by lizzie97444 on Oct 13, 2008 9:22:00 GMT
I'm justing but is the last pic a pomatia too ? I'm not sure but sort of looks like a speckled garden snail? I don't know. so pleas tell me!
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Katie
Achatina tincta
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Post by Katie on Oct 13, 2008 14:35:19 GMT
I fohd out that the speckles in the picture is actualy soil I love pomatia too
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Rachel
Archachatina puylaerti
They see me snailin'
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Post by Rachel on Oct 13, 2008 20:54:17 GMT
poms rule
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lizzie97444
Achatina immaculata
I LUV SNAILS TOO MUCH!
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Post by lizzie97444 on Oct 14, 2008 10:20:38 GMT
oh.. haha I luv them to ME FOURTH!
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Post by whodoesntlovesnails on Oct 14, 2008 23:08:49 GMT
that was great info, i have been searching for someone who is selling these snails close to where i live, or within' mainling distance, but still no luck.................
and great pictures!! u have quite the collection
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kanin
Achatina immaculata
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Post by kanin on Oct 16, 2008 18:06:49 GMT
Today I've observed two of my pomatias laying eggs real closely as they where laying close to the glas side of the tank. What I didn't know was that they laid their eggs through there mouth or gonad! Even though I've had Pomatias for years and have had them laying eggs plenty of times I have never seen this before. I always figuered that they laid their eggs yhrough their 'breathing hole' like I've seen other species do. Have anyone else observed this? do aspersas do it too?
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kanin
Achatina immaculata
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Post by kanin on Oct 16, 2008 18:09:10 GMT
Oh, and the last pic is also a Helix Pomatia, as Katie said the speckles is soil.
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Post by crossless on Apr 25, 2009 11:07:43 GMT
Beautiful pictures, hope I find Helix Pomatia from nature when it's warmer. All snails layis egg trought their "love arrow" some one took lil bit video of Achatina Fulica laying eggs.. Here's the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU53GBVSqE4
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Post by Robert Nordsieck on Jun 10, 2009 9:39:36 GMT
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