Snail Corner - Snail Rescue

[clucas774]

Welcome to snail corner!

Starting January or sooner I will be taking in all unwanted, abandoned or abused land snails no matter the condition, size or species.

I’m Carla and I have been caring for snails for around 6 years, I have a small breeding programme for Albino Reticulatas and am looking to start a programme for the endangered Helix Pomatia, I do research with these and other European species of snails which include health conditions, genetic disorders, general care, environment & enrichment, breeding, cross breeding and the affects of inbreeding.

All my snails receive the upmost care including indoor and outdoor habitats suited to their species, UV lighting, feeding programmes (inc. supplements) and daily shell and skin care.

If you can no longer care for any of your snails, I will gladly take them in when the centre is up and running.

(Due to the care, time and space needed for these snails I can only take in a limited amount)

[clucas774]

Website - snailcorner.yolasite.com/

[coyote]

Hi clucas, welcome to the forum, and good luck with your snail rescue. I would be very interested in the results of any research you do, as I'm sure it would be helpful for many of us.

[lee2211]

Will you be putting the snails up for adoption?

So you recieve some snails, and if you choose they're ready to go to a new home you advertise them for adoption with someone who knows their stuff?

Also, may I have an idea of this daily shell and skin routine? It sounds intruiging

Good luck, there's another snail rescue as well, but it's not going very well and actually has no snails ):

[coyote]

Aug 28, 2010 22:15:24 GMT lee2211 said:

Also, may I have an idea of this daily shell and skin routine? It sounds intruiging

Yes, it sounds like a spa for snails. ;D

[lee2211]

Aug 29, 2010 15:24:01 GMT coyote said:

Aug 28, 2010 22:15:24 GMT lee2211 said:

Also, may I have an idea of this daily shell and skin routine? It sounds intruiging

Yes, it sounds like a spa for snails. ;D

It does, doesn't it?

I've looked on te website and it looks very professional.
I'm really excited actually.

Maybe Snail Corner could during the summer pick up some snails from Brixton and put them up for adoption?
It'd be good for people who can't get to London.

I'd much rather adopt the species of snail I want, knowing that I'm giving it a better home/life than buy a snail which is already being looked after properly. If that makes sense? Sort of like I'd rather get the same thing I wanted by adopting it than buying it because adoption would make me feel better? In the sense that I'm improving it's life and giving it another chance.

[clucas774]

Thanks everyone! The snails will be put up for adoption to the right home when they are ready, and yes i will write a bit about the snails skin and shell care on the website and other research

I hope to be taking in some snails soon, and i will see if i can pick up any in the Summer as i'm not sure yet.

[lee2211]

I'm having some trouble shifting some fulica babies I rescued but I'm debating about whether to give some to a snail rescue, I mean, if I can't get rid of them I'm not sure you'll be able to. But I suppose snail rescues have that thing, it makes people feel good to know they've taken in a snail that used to be uncared for. I've told people they're rescues but I suppose it doesn't make much difference.

[clucas774]

If you decide to, i'd be happy to take a few in when i open.
Yeah Fulcia's are soo common not many people want them, but im sure they'll all find homes in time, that's great that your rescuing them!

[ness]

Your site is lovely, and I really like the 'meet the snails' section.
Looks like you'll be doing a great service. It may be an idea to clarify the 'take in all snails' part, as it may be interpreted to mean all, no matter how many that is.

There is plenty of information available to people regarding how many fulica are likely to hatch from eggs, the frequency of clutches, the need for regular egg checks and that fulica are not always easy to re-home due to the shear number of them. Many people have got the message but there are still too many snails looking for homes. Good luck.

Yes your research does sound intriguing, hope that goes well for you too.

[clucas774]

Thank you! Yes i will see to that then.

There are it's a shame..

Thanks

[clucas774]

Anyone no longer can care for their snails?
Rescue centre open very soon
Website - snailcorner.yolasite.com/

[cherryblossom]

awesome good work

[clucas774]

Thank you cherryblossom

[lee2211]

I'll think about it, I think the fact it's a proper rescue centre might let them get homes quicker, but I don't know... I'd feel bad for palming them off on other people to deal with :/

[clucas774]

OK, you shouldn't feel bad though

[clucas774]

Snail Corner is getting new facilities and starting a new breeding programme for endangered snails!
Please visit the website,
snailcorner.yolasite.com/