ter153
Achatina achatina
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Post by ter153 on Feb 22, 2010 19:18:52 GMT
hi all
when do snails reach their full growth,and at which age are they considered adults? thanks ;D
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coyote
Archachatina papyracea
Cochleas ego amo
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Post by coyote on Feb 22, 2010 20:43:17 GMT
I know for H. aspersas, they are considered to be fully grown by 2 years. When snails are fully mature, a recurved lip develops on the aperture; until then, the aperture ends in a straight edge.
Snails can probably reproduce before they are fully mature, though (same as with humans).
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danikat
Achatina achatina
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Post by danikat on Feb 22, 2010 22:32:04 GMT
I think they keep growing throughout their lives, it just slows down dramatically.
I couldn't say for sure across all species but I think it's usually between 1 and 2 years.
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ter153
Achatina achatina
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Post by ter153 on Feb 23, 2010 15:17:59 GMT
hi,
thanks for all your replies,
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