Snails are landless - they are unpretentious and lovely pets. Many breeders believe that these gastropods are very intelligent, while watching them is a complete pleasure.
It should be noted that the snail is land inhome conditions - not so rare. The popularity of these gastropods is determined by various factors. So, snails are not at all boring, as it might initially seem. In addition, they are incredibly convenient in the content, because large financial costs and special care are not required.
They can be left at home alone with a calm soul,going on vacation, as walking such creatures and at times to show the vet does not need. In most cases, home land snails can not be parasites and other diseases, in addition, they are hypoallergenic.
Next, let's look at how the land snail compares favorably with other domestic animals:
These creatures are great for home content. For example, the land snail Akhatin is considered the most popular inhabitant of terrariums.
Akhatin fulika is a large snail, in which the shell reaches 20 cm in length. In nutrition, it is not fastidious, but it is very inert. Most of the time the snail rests.
Akhatin imaculum is distinguished by a strip along the entire head, as well as a pinkish rim running along its shell.
Akhatina reticulata is a curious and mobile representative of the family.
The terrestrial snail of Ahatina vulgaris has tiger coloring and giant dimensions, its shell reaches 20 cm in length. At home, it has more modest parameters.
In addition to Akhatin, domestic breedersgrape snails are also popular, which are distinguished by a huge variety of colors, with much smaller sizes than achatins. Their shells in length reach 5 cm and 4.5 cm in height.
The main advantages of these pets are theirlow demand for content. A snail land at home lives perfectly in terrariums or small aquariums. It is clear that such a pet should not be taken for walks. When caring for animals, financial costs are also insignificant, they can be fed with fruits and vegetables in small quantities. For land snails, the replacement of soil can be done only once a month, while its cost is low.
It should be noted that the content of land snailsvery uncomplicated. This requires a 10-liter glass terrarium. The upper part of the terrarium should have small holes for normal ventilation so that pets can not crawl through them. In the terrarium, the temperature should be constant and not exceed 27 ° C.
It is desirable to place the heating sources from the outsidethe sides of the aquarium - they can be thermal cords or thermocouples. At the same time, internal heat sources for land snails are dangerous, as they can get serious burns.
As a primer, it is better to use coconutsubstrate. The thickness of the flooring at the same time should correspond to the overall size of the snails, which will enable the gastropods to fully dig in during the daytime sleep. It is necessary to maintain a constant moisture of the ground, for which it will be enough to spray it lightly with water once a day. Do not over-moisten it.
Periodically the soil must be loosened. But in the terrarium it is necessary to plant green non-toxic plants, for example, leaf salad or cat grass.
Continuing to figure out how to care for snailsIt is worth noting that their aquarium needs a weekly general cleaning. Every day, its walls are recommended to wipe with a damp cloth, while not using household chemicals.
Snails are very fond of water procedures.For this, they can be bathed under a thin trickle of lukewarm water or in a shallow separate bowl. Special care also requires a sink of pets, it must be cleaned while bathing with a soft brush from dirt.
If something irreparable happened - for example,a shell broke, or a hole appeared in it, try gluing it with glue "BF". In such a snail, the chances of surviving are very small, but they do exist. In this case, in young animals, any damage to the shell without any problems is delayed, while adults suffer much more (although their shell is more durable). But a snail with a shattered shell can not be saved.
In land snails, the basis of nutrition isplant food. Pets gladly eat all kinds of greens, as well as fruits and vegetables, which are served in sliced small slices. Solid products should initially be passed through a grater.
Home snails land as a supplementto their vegetable diet with pleasure use a variety of protein foods - fish food, puree from seafood and meat, gammarus, daphnia. Such feeding of pets should be offered every week several times.
Home snails can not offer a variety of salty foods, because salt is a poison for any gastropods!
For the proper development and strength of the shell in the diet of their pets, you can enter calcium in the form of sepia or pounded eggshell.
Snails are hermaphrodites, which means that the content inone terrarium of two or more individuals can lead to their fertilization. The main number of such mollusks lay eggs, although viviparous species are also found. Basically, the snail buries its masonry in the ground, at the same time it is advisable not to miss it, as the masonry from the terrarium is removed and placed neatly into a separate container.
At the same time it is necessary to observe the same consistencysoil and humidity, where adults live. Soon, small snails hatch, then climb out to the surface. Kids are fully prepared for life and are fed by the food that their parents use, but until the shell gets stronger, it is better not to plant them with large snails.
Snails do not need walks in walks, likeother domestic animals, while fresh air affects them very well - the gastropods improve appetite, activity increases. On the street they are taken out on a cold day in a container. They have enough and a very short walk - only about half an hour. At this time, you must carefully monitor that the skin of the snail does not dry out, for this it is recommended to spray it from time to time with water. Keep container away from direct sunlight.
Do not need to let your pets on the grass -snails land can attract predators, as well as catch parasites. These are very fragile creatures that are difficult to treat because it is very difficult to find a veterinarian for such a pet. In any case, you do not need to risk their health and life.
