How to Feed a Land Snail

Thứ bảy - 27/04/2024 01:15

Snails can be fun pets and are really easy to look after. Simply feed the snail a variety of organic fruit and vegetables and give it a shallow dish of water to keep it hydrated. Avoid giving the snail processed foods and starchy foods as...

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Snails can be fun pets and are really easy to look after. Simply feed the snail a variety of organic fruit and vegetables and give it a shallow dish of water to keep it hydrated. Avoid giving the snail processed foods and starchy foods as this can harm its digestive system. Enjoy watching the snail grow as you continue to feed it.

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Choosing Healthy Foods for Your Snail

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Source a variety of fruit and vegetables to feed your snail. Raw produce is the best food option for snails, as it contains the most nutrients and is easy to digest. Apple, aubergine, cucumber, carrot, tomatoes, and lettuce are cheap and easy options; however, any fruit and vegetables are fine.^{[1] X Research source}
- Give the snail a variety of fruit and vegetables to ensure that it gets a wide range of nutrients.
- Feed the snail organic produce, as snails are sensitive to pesticides.

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This makes it easier for the snail to eat. Use a food peeler to shave thin strips off the fruit or vegetables. If the food can’t be peeled, use a sharp knife to cut it into thin slices or small cubes.^{[2] X Research source}
Don’t worry about removing thin skins from fruit or vegetable such as carrots. Thick-skinned produce, such as bananas and pumpkins should be peeled to make it easier for the snail to eat the flesh.

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The snails will stop eating once it has had enough. When you notice that the snail has eaten all of its food, simply give it some more fruit and vegetables.^{[3] X Research source}
Over time, you will get used to how much the snail eats and will be able to plan accordingly.

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Most fruit and vegetables have a relatively short shelf life when they are kept out of the fridge. Replace the fresh produce regularly to stop it from going bad.^{[4] X Research source}

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The snail will drink the water and also bathe in it to keep its shell hydrated. Place no more than 1 centimetre (0.39 in) of water in the dish help prevent the snail from drowning in the water. Do not use a dish of any material you aren't able to bend. A snail can fall on this and damage their shells.^{[5] X Research source}
Make sure the dish is secure and will not spill.

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In order to build and repair its shell, snails need calcium. The snail will absorb the calcium through its foot when it sits on top of the cuttlefish. Place the cuttlefish bone beside its food to help encourage them to sit on it.^{[6] X Research source}
Purchase a cuttlefish bone from a pet shop.