KathyM
Fish Herder
Thanks you lot!
Right I'll try and answer some questions.
Size of tank - I use the largest lidded storage tubs (clearish/opaque) from Do It All, they cost about £6.99 or £7.99. In there you can easily fit four adult fulicas r similar ized speces. Margies and ters need a fai bit bigger, as their "foot" alone can be over a foot *lol*. I have two HUGE storae tubs for some of mine, but they're not available to buy any more
A 4ft fish tank/viv would fit 5 margies or tigers in quite comfortably.
Where to get them? If you're after fulicas, there is eBay, but its even better if you can rescue as fulicas shouldn't really be bred commercially for now as there is a massive surplus, so although I've bought on eBay, I won't again.
http
/petsnails.proboards3.com/index.cgi - this is a ood place to seek advice AND snails. If you're after margies (like Sherman and Vernon), I'm going to have tonnes soon *lmao* - got 19 eggs waiting to hatch, but they do need a bit more care wise than he fulicas (heatmat, etc). They *can* be beginner snails if you read up plenty or get advice first. Otherwise, juvenile or adult (not baby) fulicas are the best bet as they can tolerate a wide range of conditions. Babies of any species need more care and attention.
Species to avoid as first snails would be achatina immaculata var. "two tone" (often called "blonde" or dimidiata snails). they are very tricky to raise to adulthood, as are some other delicate species like Tigers etc.
If you're after adult margies, I would urge anyone to go to PetSnails and ask about the Brixton rescues. There seem to be loads looking for homes this season, and although people there might say they're not suitable for first timers (it depends on the state they're in) it's definitely worth asking.
Emma - if you have 17cm shelled snails in your garden in a variety of colours/shapes that adapt well to being kept as pets, lucky you. African land snails might not be for everyone, but they're for me. They might eat me out of house and home, but they don't eat my garden plants *pmsl*!
Right I'll try and answer some questions.
Size of tank - I use the largest lidded storage tubs (clearish/opaque) from Do It All, they cost about £6.99 or £7.99. In there you can easily fit four adult fulicas r similar ized speces. Margies and ters need a fai bit bigger, as their "foot" alone can be over a foot *lol*. I have two HUGE storae tubs for some of mine, but they're not available to buy any more
A 4ft fish tank/viv would fit 5 margies or tigers in quite comfortably.
Where to get them? If you're after fulicas, there is eBay, but its even better if you can rescue as fulicas shouldn't really be bred commercially for now as there is a massive surplus, so although I've bought on eBay, I won't again.
http
/petsnails.proboards3.com/index.cgi - this is a ood place to seek advice AND snails. If you're after margies (like Sherman and Vernon), I'm going to have tonnes soon *lmao* - got 19 eggs waiting to hatch, but they do need a bit more care wise than he fulicas (heatmat, etc). They *can* be beginner snails if you read up plenty or get advice first. Otherwise, juvenile or adult (not baby) fulicas are the best bet as they can tolerate a wide range of conditions. Babies of any species need more care and attention.Species to avoid as first snails would be achatina immaculata var. "two tone" (often called "blonde" or dimidiata snails). they are very tricky to raise to adulthood, as are some other delicate species like Tigers etc.
If you're after adult margies, I would urge anyone to go to PetSnails and ask about the Brixton rescues. There seem to be loads looking for homes this season, and although people there might say they're not suitable for first timers (it depends on the state they're in) it's definitely worth asking.
Emma - if you have 17cm shelled snails in your garden in a variety of colours/shapes that adapt well to being kept as pets, lucky you. African land snails might not be for everyone, but they're for me. They might eat me out of house and home, but they don't eat my garden plants *pmsl*!
