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Post by ian on Dec 4, 2007 13:31:27 GMT
Ive got quite a few snails which are maturing slightly earlier than i expected. Im was going to wait until spring to sell them but was wondering if there are any tips on incubation for packages etc?
Is the risk of death too great?
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Rachel
Archachatina puylaerti
They see me snailin'
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Post by Rachel on Dec 4, 2007 17:54:40 GMT
if its guaranteed next day delivery, and you pad it with lots of moss soaked in warm water, just before posting and bath them in warm water they should be ok.
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apple
Archachatina degneri
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Post by apple on Dec 4, 2007 20:08:16 GMT
if its guaranteed next day delivery, and you pad it with lots of moss soaked in warm water, just before posting and bath them in warm water they should be ok. I think that the warm watter will get cold immediatly. Maybe not to put that much water will be the better idea. They would get less active. I have been receiving and sending snails to the Uk, even on winter, with good and insulated packaging ( Polystyrene), fortunately, never had problems. The package is almost all times indoors and only during very few moments is outside. I think so.  |
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Rachel
Archachatina puylaerti
They see me snailin'
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Post by Rachel on Dec 4, 2007 20:21:20 GMT
i didn't mean leave water in, just warm the moss up before putting it in
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apple
Archachatina degneri
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Post by apple on Dec 4, 2007 20:24:50 GMT
i didn't mean leave water in, just warm the moss up before putting it in If you are dealing with cold moss I do agree! ;D |
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Rachel
Archachatina puylaerti
They see me snailin'
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Post by Rachel on Dec 4, 2007 20:29:21 GMT
yes, i warm up my snails moss, if you look in the habitat post i made today the moss you can see had been soaked in warm water for 5 minutes then (gently) squeezed to remove most of the water, so its lovely and warm. ( plus no bugs )
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Post by ian on Dec 4, 2007 20:42:26 GMT
Thanks for the tips guys, the only problem now is finding buyers.  |
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Rachel
Archachatina puylaerti
They see me snailin'
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Post by Rachel on Dec 4, 2007 20:43:47 GMT
what species are they?
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Post by Vida on Dec 4, 2007 20:51:56 GMT
What are you selling? Maybe we are interested. |
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Post by ian on Dec 4, 2007 22:45:23 GMT
Well I have got one or two grown on hamillei an rodatzi about to mature and ive got some baby (2cm+) rodatzi (15)and hamillei(6). Also I have 2 iredalei which are lovely but one has a bit of rough growth i didnt breed them myself and dont think i would want them in my breeding colony but if any is looking for a couple of iredalei just as pets or a project to really nurse them into their optimum then they are ideal :0)
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Post by Vida on Dec 5, 2007 11:02:46 GMT
Do you have any photos and what are you asking for? Thanks. |
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vikingsnail
Achatina immaculata
Arnie the Fulica!
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Post by vikingsnail on Dec 5, 2007 13:46:24 GMT
I've been looking for an iredalei as a friend for my fulica for a while, I had to put that on hold for a while as I dealt with mites, but now I'm mite free and it would be nice for Arnie to have a friend for christmas - what kind of price would you be asking, and would you be willing to split the two iredaleis? |
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