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Snail

Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 7:57 am
by HermitCrabCHICA
Hey guys, I just got a pet snail and I have had him for about 3 days with no calcium source and I have picked him up by his shell 3 times. Please give me some tips how to care for him correctly.

Re: Snail

Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 11:08 pm
by Hermielover121
What type of snail? Land or aquatic?


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Re: Snail

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 12:17 am
by curlysister
You got a snail without knowing how to properly care for it? This is not setting yourself up for success. When your crabs died, I recommended doing research and preparing for any new pet, prior to actually getting it. And now you are on a crab forum trying to learn how to care for your new snail. This is very disappointing.

Re: Snail

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 7:04 pm
by CrabbyLover77
curlysister wrote:You got a snail without knowing how to properly care for it? This is not setting yourself up for success. When your crabs died, I recommended doing research and preparing for any new pet, prior to actually getting it. And now you are on a crab forum trying to learn how to care for your new snail. This is very disappointing.
I agree with CS. Image

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Re: Snail

Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 12:16 pm
by HermitCrabCHICA
Hermielover121 wrote:
Wed Sep 22, 2021 11:08 pm
What type of snail? Land or aquatic?


Thankyou for helping me Hermielover121 Gary the snail is a garden snail and I did some research and I know a lot more do you have any tips?

Re: Snail

Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 12:17 pm
by HermitCrabCHICA
curlysister wrote:
Thu Sep 23, 2021 12:17 am
You got a snail without knowing how to properly care for it? This is not setting yourself up for success. When your crabs died, I recommended doing research and preparing for any new pet, prior to actually getting it. And now you are on a crab forum trying to learn how to care for your new snail. This is very disappointing.
I did and I learned hermit crabs are gross they got my room infested with food mites and when my mom found out I never heard the end of it.

Snail

Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 12:29 pm
by Hermielover121
Hermit crabs are not the cause of food mites in your room. Improper care and not taking out rotten food results in food mites. Did you take this snail from the wild? Animals from the wild don’t seem to thrive in captivity. If you want the best care I would recommend finding a forum that is meant for those type of animals.


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Re: Snail

Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 5:13 pm
by Jlmills525
So much for your beloved bubbles and kelpcake


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Re: Snail

Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 7:50 pm
by curlysister
HermitCrabCHICA wrote:
Fri Sep 24, 2021 12:17 pm
I did and I learned hermit crabs are gross they got my room infested with food mites and when my mom found out I never heard the end of it.
Crabs absolutely do not bring in food mites....they are called food mites because it is the food that brings them in.
And most (if not all) of us on this site will disagree that crabs are 'gross'. They are cute, interesting, unique, simple, fascinating....I'm sure there are other adjectives that apply too!

Re: Snail

Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:07 pm
by Hermielover121
curlysister wrote: Crabs absolutely do not bring in food mites....they are called food mites because it is the food that brings them in.
And most (if not all) of us on this site will disagree that crabs are 'gross'. They are cute, interesting, unique, simple, fascinating....I'm sure there are other adjectives that apply too!
I completely agree, my crabs are amazing, cute fun and I love them dearly. I am sure if you left food in with any animal it could bring in food mites so it’s not fair to blame it on your crabs.


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Re: Snail

Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 1:38 pm
by wodesorel
Garden snails can carry a parasite that harms humans. Proper hygiene is important!

Re: Snail

Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 3:26 pm
by crabocado
Personally, I am very fond of snails. I like the fact that they move at a slow pace, but always get somewhere. HermitCrabCHICA, maybe you can start a new forum or website for people who are interested in snails.

Re: Snail

Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2021 2:07 pm
by HermitCrabCHICA
Ok

Re: Snail

Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 12:49 am
by KyMart
curlysister wrote:
Thu Sep 23, 2021 12:17 am
You got a snail without knowing how to properly care for it? This is not setting yourself up for success. When your crabs died, I recommended doing research and preparing for any new pet, prior to actually getting it. And now you are on a crab forum trying to learn how to care for your new snail. This is very disappointing.
Fr, like why again?

Re: Snail

Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 12:51 am
by KyMart
curlysister wrote:
Fri Sep 24, 2021 7:50 pm
Crabs absolutely do not bring in food mites....they are called food mites because it is the food that brings them in.
And most (if not all) of us on this site will disagree that crabs are 'gross'. They are cute, interesting, unique, simple, fascinating....I'm sure there are other adjectives that apply too!
Curly is right!