Land snails...

[PinchersAndShells]

I was really interested in owning land snails about a year ago, and I find myself interested again... the only thing is trying to figure out what species can be imported into my state, if any can at all...

[PinchersAndShells]

Obviously GALS are illegal everywhere in the United States, but I'm looking into other species.

[PinchersAndShells]

To my knowledge so far, they're pretty much illegal. I'd have to find a native species to Ohio and take it in if I wanted one. Might just settle for slugs, I mean they crawl into our shower a lot.

[robinwhiskers]

I have land snails and I'm part of petsnails.proboards.com
It is a very great sight for starters! Let me know if you have any questions!

[aussieJJDude]

Have you though about their aquatic cousins? Apple snails, malaysian trumpet snails, ramshorn snail, assassin snails ect???
I too love snails, but not many species are offered in australia, so I kind of subsitute with the aquatic cousins... Marine snails also could be a good alternative, if your interested in plunging into the salty depths.

[PinchersAndShells]

Have you though about their aquatic cousins? Apple snails, malaysian trumpet snails, ramshorn snail, assassin snails ect???
I too love snails, but not many species are offered in australia, so I kind of subsitute with the aquatic cousins... Marine snails also could be a good alternative, if your interested in plunging into the salty depths.

Good point!! I'll have to look into that alternative.

[LadyJinglyJones]

If you go the aquatic route, I can't recommend rabbit snails enough! They're not as common but might be the most charming snails I've ever encountered. They come in bright oranges, delight in carrots and lettuce, are very peaceful and active. More than one is probably best. Mine hang out together a lot. Also, nerites are cute too. They come in a lot of variety.

I'd avoid assassins if you're attached to your pets - they eat other snails & are used in aquariums mostly to keep pest species at bay.

[aussieJJDude]

If you go the aquatic route, I can't recommend rabbit snails enough! They're not as common but might be the most charming snails I've ever encountered. They come in bright oranges, delight in carrots and lettuce, are very peaceful and active. More than one is probably best. Mine hang out together a lot. Also, nerites are cute too. They come in a lot of variety.

I'd avoid assassins if you're attached to your pets - they eat other snails & are used in aquariums mostly to keep pest species at bay.

haha yeah... Rabbit snails are soo cute. Its a shame that you can't keep them in aus, thats why I didn't mention them... I just listed off some of the more common - and illegal... assassin snail - available in australia.

Assassin's make great pets by themselves! I was more listing them as an oddity, as some people are interesting in unique animal behaviours and diets. Even though most of these snails can be kept togethor, I always prefer just to stick with "species" tanks.

[bullshop]

never heard of land snails for sale --- *interesting* !! will have to look into them