Katie
Achatina tincta
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Post by Katie on Jul 14, 2009 19:15:57 GMT
Hello =]
i was out after the recent downpour of rain (again) and rifling through this small bush that snails seem to adore, looking for baby Capeae secies, but came across what seemed to be a baby Garlic Snail. I have only ever seen one of this species before in my back garden laying eggs. So, i took the baby inside. Now just wondering, what are the basic care guidlines for this species?
And alos, what are your opinions on them, i myself, from what i have just read, like them. I think they are adorable ^_^
Thanks x
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coyote
Archachatina papyracea
Cochleas ego amo
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Post by coyote on Jul 15, 2009 6:32:53 GMT
I've had many garlic snails. I provided the same care and conditions I gave my aspersas, except I provided more leaf litter for them to hide under. They also seemed to like getting a couple of pieces of soaked cat kibble every week or two. I recommend putting some small marbles in tank's water container, so the snails don't drown if they crawl in (I lost my last garlic snail to drowning). Good luck with your garlic snails! Post some pics!
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Katie
Achatina tincta
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Post by Katie on Jul 16, 2009 19:59:46 GMT
Sorry, i missed the reply lol I am planning on venturing out into the wild bush that is my back garden and find some nice sticks for him to climb on ^_^ Currently he is being fed on thin bits of cucumber, with cuttle underneath, and he has had one fish flake heehee. Will post pics when he is big enough to be caught on camera
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coyote
Archachatina papyracea
Cochleas ego amo
Posts: 2,955
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Post by coyote on Jul 17, 2009 4:35:15 GMT
I've found that my garlic snails didn't really like to climb anything. Their flat shells are well adapted to crawling around under fallen leaves and other debris, so they like staying down low. Aspersas, Cepaeas, Thibas and Otalas, on the other hand, with their rounded shells would have a hard time staying underneath anything, so they are more inclined to climb up stuff (no pun intended).
I strongly suggest making sure any stick you put in the tank does not come from a tree or shrub that has any kind of sticky or resinous sap, in case your snail grazes on the bark. It could injure its mouth on that kind of sap. Especially stay away from pines.
Let me know if your garlic snails likes the fish flakes. I've never been able to get any of mine interested in them.
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