Calling all PET SNAIL people

[Chefdenoel10]

@Chefdenoel10 what do you use for Gary?

Only the best for that little booger. 😌
He’s very hoity toity if you ask me! 😤
That means he has attitude. 😎

 

[Chefdenoel10]

I had that however used it for Paxton. Can I use this? With or without the leaves? @Chefdenoel10

Yea… I don’t see why not?
Snails are very versatile and I like the dirt with those leaves. It says it’s mimicking a forest floor. So I think they’d like that.
Don’t call me an expert on snails though.!..
Every day I’m surprised that Gary is still hanging on!!!!
He is 6 now!!!😝😝
Holy 💩!!!

 

[Chefdenoel10]

I had used those leaves on Gary and he stuck his nose up at them. After reading and searching why, it turned out you have to SOAK them. (At least mine you did).?

 

[Ink]

I'm picking up the substrate "creature" and the Galapagos moss. The person that I'm getting them from said not to use coco coir because it can cause an impaction.🤷

Then don't use sphagnum peat moss, just sphagnum moss.... what the heck? What is the difference.

He did recommend the same moss you are using so I'm picking that up too.

I will soak the leaves. And pull the stems off.

Is there anything else you think I need?

 

[SinLA]

This is a very informative thread. I had never heard of people having pet snails before...

 

[Chefdenoel10]

I'm picking up the substrate "creature" and the Galapagos moss. The person that I'm getting them from said not to use coco coir because it can cause an impaction.🤷

Then don't use sphagnum peat moss, just sphagnum moss.... what the heck? What is the difference.

He did recommend the same moss you are using so I'm picking that up too.

I will soak the leaves. And pull the stems off.

Is there anything else you think I need?

Impaction???
From coconut husks??
I thought that would be digestible???
Ok…ok…. Don’t use that then!!!
You can get a water dish as all animals need water …
Hang a plant or something they can climb?
He likes to climb he even slinks up the side of the tank!
But don’t go blowing your weeks pay check just yet….
Ge them on Sunday 😍😃
Put in what you have at the moment and you will instantly see what’s missing.
Trust me!

Water dish
Food dish
DEFINITELY NEEDS A CUTTLE BONE 🦴!!
(for calcium)

Now onto food….

 

[Chefdenoel10]

This is a very informative thread. I had never heard of people having pet snails before...

Yeas.. snails… they are the “new”
Cockapoo!!….. all the rage. 🤪🤭🤣

 

[SinLA]

Have you seen this? Makes me (almost) want to get a crab. its crazy she takes this crab with her everywhere:

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[Ink]

Thank you. I bought an enclosure. I have shallow dishes I made from slate. I have plenty of lettuce and fruit. I also bought snail food.

What plants do you use? Real or fake?
Sorry for the many questions.

 

[Ink]

Also is a 12Lx8Wx6H (inches) good for 2 snails?

I miss typed. The guy said not to use coco fiber? This is confusing.

I know you aren't a snail "expert" however I just need information.

 

[TammyJ]

I know this is a snail thread, but I used to keep hermit crabs for many years.

 

[TammyJ]

I know this is a snail thread, but I used to keep hermit crabs for many years.

So go start your own crabby thread, Tammy!