My Giant African Land Snail care sheet!

[_jake_]

Introduction:

Giant African Land Snails (or GALS) are a Giant snail Native to Africa. These are seen as a great delicacy in some countries for their meat and flavour; not that i'd personally eat a Snail. They are also an 'invasive' species in other parts of the world, Such as Europe, North America - Florida, Asia, Australlia and even a few spots in the UK!. Apart from all this, they make great, intresting, pets for experienced Herp keepers and Novices!.

Housing:

GALS can be very easily housed. Great housing as following:

RUB's - Really useful boxes/ plastic storage boxes
Faunariums - Tommy, Exo-terra
Vivariums - Wooden
Aquariums.

I personally would recommend at leat 18" long for a pair (dependant on species).

Substrate:

GALS need humidity (70% - 90%) so a good humidity holding sub is required. Such as Eco-earth, Bed a beast, compacted soil. Or potting soil. Aslong you microwave, so kills any parasites/mites.

Decor:

GALS don't require any decor, but, is a pleasent sight to the owner. You can add Rocks, branches, drift wood and fake plants (or non toxic live, prepare to replace). You need a small water bowl, to keep humidity up. Can just put food on substrate.

Feeding:

GALS will eat anything. the majority of their diet should contain Vedgetables and Fruit. They will also eat:

Dog Bisctuits
brown & white bread
Pasta
Cooked Meats
& Beer - not too much as we don't want Alcholic Snails.

Heating:

Most species of GALS can live at Room temperature. Although in winter, a heat mat connected to a thermostat can be added.

Common Species:

Achatina Fulica -

White Jade -

Achatina Achatina -

*too be continued*

Other Uses in the Pet Trade:

GALS are also used for live food for Reptiles and Fish.

[chris_greg]

Cheers for this, much appreciated!!

[_jake_]

That's fine!, what it's here for!

[redrobin1905]

thanks could you tell me what reptiles eat gals.

[GlitterSnail]

GALS do NOT eat pasta. It bloats and kills them!!!