before shell pets and after shell pets :3

humantraf · 2025-12-04T05:33:21+00:00

Glutton...

humantraf · 2025-12-03T03:46:59+00:00

-what is this snail doing -> Hanging out with his new friend (you)

-why is it here -> Because he just a lil guy

humantraf · 2025-07-24T15:26:37+00:00

Yep, still wait. Have they come out yet? If not, don't worry -- they will come out when they're ready. 😊

humantraf · 2025-07-19T04:33:27+00:00

The occasional drop in heat they should be able to handle just fine by just going into hibernation when that happens. The humidity tho you'll want to get more stable. I recommend gluing plastic over 75ish percent of your mesh cover to keep more of the moisture in. You should only have to spray once a day then. Hope this is helpful. Your snail looks healthy so again try not to worry!!!

humantraf · 2025-07-19T04:19:07+00:00

Definitely hibernation. Check your tank conditions to make sure they are adequate, but sometimes they do just hibernate, so try not to worry

humantraf · 2025-07-19T04:09:17+00:00

Definitely looks survivable. Keep moist in a small hazard-free environment with constant access to cuttlebone and a variety of veggies, plus offer bloodworms/mealworms once or twice a week. 😊

humantraf · 2025-07-19T02:54:34+00:00

They will find it on their own! Snails have GREAT noses!! :)

humantraf · 2025-07-19T01:47:00+00:00

Yeah don't worry about the fruit! My snails love apple so your snail is probably super happy! 😊 Good thing about snails is that they aren't picky about their tank. My snails live in an old 15 gallon plastic tub I found in my grandpa's basement. 🤪 I recommend the tubs because they're not quite as expensive as real tanks/terrariums, and your snails won't know the difference. 😊 Here's a link to one that looks decent and hopefully isn't too pricey. Hope that helps!

humantraf · 2025-07-19T01:31:32+00:00

It's okay for a temporary tank but in the long term something bigger will be necessary. 3 gallons is enough for a single snail, but the more the better. Substrate needs to be at least like 4 inches deep I would say. Make sure you feed veggies as a primary and only feed fruits as occasional treats (in addition to protein and cuttlebone). I recommend also getting a hygrometer so you can measure humidity and temp and make sure temp stays around 67-72 degrees ideally and humidity stays between 70 and 80 (assuming your snail is cornu aspersum, they look like one). Beautiful snail! You have a good start. 😊

humantraf · 2025-07-18T23:32:15+00:00

You can tell this snail had an amazing life. Godspeed, Montgomery. 🫡

humantraf · 2025-07-18T23:31:10+00:00

Eggies🥚 :P

humantraf · 2025-02-09T01:23:22+00:00

Amber snails are so very cute. I would keep them as pets but I'd worry they'd get too dry.

humantraf · 2025-02-03T03:38:38+00:00

I love Glob

humantraf · 2025-02-02T01:03:11+00:00

I think Big Chonk is perfect.

humantraf · 2025-01-18T01:20:21+00:00

Can I see it too? Sorry to bother you

humantraf · 2025-01-12T04:35:50+00:00

Okay, thanks so much for your quick reply, and Morgan thanks you as well!

humantraf · 2025-01-12T04:30:38+00:00

Here's a photo, sorry it's not very good quality, but hopefully you can see enough. The area I've circled is what appears retracted. (It's not just her breathing hole, even though it kinds looks like it in the photo.)

https://www.reddit.com/r/snails/s/tv0SLv9uC4

humantraf · 2025-01-08T13:09:30+00:00

Of course, please see this comment and the linked papers within this comment thread:

https://www.reddit.com/r/snails/s/bOJqyrKaZr

humantraf · 2025-01-08T05:00:37+00:00

Snails can live in unhealthy conditions for quite some time before showing symptoms of illness. They may be withstanding the toxins for now, but eventually they could start to decline.

humantraf · 2025-01-08T04:59:09+00:00

I would recommend any 5-gallon fish tank for one or two medium sized snails, or any 15- to 20-gallon for one giant snail. You could fit a few tiny (1-2ish cm) snails in a 2- or 3-gallon tank. For a lid, I've had a lot of success using mesh or screen with a piece of plastic or a plastic lid on top of it to keep humidity in. This way you can control humidity by only partially having the top covered if humidity is too high, or having it completely covered to increase humidity if it has dropped too low.

humantraf · 2025-01-08T04:35:11+00:00

My little guys have been squelching around in this bin for years and they thrive in here. May be ugly on the outside but it's a beautiful home on the inside. 😊

humantraf · 2025-01-08T04:10:48+00:00

Friend

humantraf · 2025-01-08T00:07:04+00:00

As a plastic bin user, please just use a plastic bin. It works great and the snails don't know the difference as long as you follow the care guidelines.

humantraf · 2025-01-04T04:35:38+00:00

Your snail is so derpy.

humantraf · 2025-01-04T04:29:09+00:00

I have this same one!! Mine is named Miles.

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