London Snails

[Windchaser]

I'm having a trip to London in the beginning of next year and it would be nice to have some snail souvenirs. And new snails would bring some new blood to my home-country's snail population.

So, where could I find snails from London(pet stores)? My primary goal is to find A. Fulicas. But also other Achatina species would be nice.

Also breeders who live in London can contact me via private message.

[lucyjames]

Where are you from?

You must be careful as in alot of countries it is illegal to import foreign species of snail, and in most it is illegal to let GALS, especially Fulica, go in the wild.

You don't plan on setting any free do you? As they are a pest and will destroy native species.

[Windchaser]

I live in Finland and I have absolutely no intention to let any foreign species to nature.

Here in Finland A. Fulicas are really inbred and now we breeders are trying to fight against incoming problems, like health issues, by importing new specimens from Europe.

So all snails I'll buy will go to Finnish, good and reliable breeders and they'll live in terrariums. Not in nature.

[lucyjames]

Well, depending on what you are looking for, there are all manner of species you can acquire over in the UK - as you have already done, keep an eye out in the classifieds area

I am not sure that the snails from pet stores in the UK are really worth it - as they are often inbred themselves, not cared for and kept in poor conditions - you are in the right place on this forum (you can also try supersnails) to find a reputable breeder ;D

Check out the links for shops and online stores that you can also use...!

[Rachel]

Also often airports won't allow passangers to take animals of any kind out of the country, you'd need to check you'll be able to take them back with you and not have customs or airports staff here or when you arrive back home, take them.