This article is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge. Price $9.95. [9], The homing instinct is strongly developed in this species, which, after its nocturnal rambles or foraging expeditions, usually returns to the particular crevice or chink in which it has established itself. Perhaps I will try this instead of fish! Despite their voracious appetites, many people in the U.K. and Asia keep these snails as pets, describing the snails as having cute faces and expressive eyes. The tank temperature would need to be between 70 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit, so you would have to use heat strips, which will require you to pay closer attention to the humidity. livingsta (author) from United Kingdom on January 24, 2013: Hi Unknown spy, you will for sure find them in areas where you find the snails. I am sure you will enjoy watching them! Live slugs that are accidentally eaten with improperly cleaned vegetables, such as lettuce, or slugs which have been improperly cooked, can act as vectors for the parasite. [5] New arrival Quick View. Snails also are susceptible to infestations of mites and flies. livingsta (author) from United Kingdom on March 16, 2013: Hello Stephanie, thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts and experience. Lianne is a veterinarian, epidemiologist, and freelance writer who's written nearly 400 articles for The Spruce Pets. This is an informative hub on slugs.

Or should I leave him alone in his cage? Price $39.95. Limax maximus (literally, "biggest slug"), known by the common names great grey slug and leopard slug, is a species of slug in the family Limacidae, the keeled slugs. This species is now widely distributed around the world, but it is generally considered to be native to Europe and Mediterranean countries of Africa. Pieces of wood, cork bark or clay flower pots provide an interesting landscape and hiding spots for the snails. If you’re interested in a pet like the land snail that's more available, check out these options: Otherwise, check out other exotic animals that can be your new pet. If you are looking for an unusual pet, a slug is a great choice. Joy Campbell from South Florida on January 09, 2013: This so reminds me of my daughter. That way anyone wanting to capture a slug for a pet can find them eating away in the compost. United States (present in 46 of 50 states).
You can look for them in wet places, under logs, leaves, plants, under flower pots, etc. [9], A meningitis-causing nematode, Angiostrongylus cantonensis, which normally infests the lungs of rats, has a larval stage which can only live in molluscs, including slugs. Make sure that the holes are not too big, as your pet can free itself through bigger holes.

The receptaculum seminis (RS) opens into the lower end of the penis near the junction of the two ducts.[7]. Michelle Liew from Singapore on March 13, 2013: All creatures are interesting! Medium Terrarium for pet snails . The substrate will need to be cleaned out weekly. Two snails are still needed for breeding, but they are very prolific breeders. My philosophy about bugs and critters is that I won't bother them (much) if they're outside, but they're dead meat if they come into my house. I have had snails for 1 or 2 years but untill today i havent had slugs. [19], The eggs of this slug are deposited in a cluster, slightly attached to each other. You need a home for your slug. [22], The lifespan of Limax maximus is 2.5–3 years.[23]. Jeannie Marie from Baltimore, MD on March 13, 2013: I never thought of having a slug as a pet until now. See more ideas about Pet snails, Slugs, Snail. i wonder if i have seen one... i don't know for sure.. i know snails but with shells.. livingsta (author) from United Kingdom on January 16, 2013: Thank you Nell, I do not know if I myself would have one as a pet anytime, but it was interesting reading all the interesting facts while researching for materials :-). Vinaya Ghimire from Nepal on March 09, 2013: I did not know people keep slug as a pet until I read this. Then comes the substrate—the material you place at the bottom of the container for your pet to move around. The occurrence of this internal shell was known to Pliny the Elder; the shell was used by the ancient physicians for the sake of its carbonate of lime.[9]. These snails get lots of moisture from their food but may require a bowl of water, designed for reptiles with the stepped edges to keep the snail from siding into it. [5], In Ireland, this predilection for human dwellings is not exhibited, and the species is restricted to woods and other similar places. Have a look around next time when you see snails :-). The color of the shell is whitish. New arrival Quick View. Giant African land snails eat nearly constantly in the wild. I am quite not sure about the slugs as pets either and I haven't had one!

Interestingly, the paths they leave aren't quick to grow green mold (shady side of the house), so I'm thinking of developing a slime-based home mold inhibitor ... or maybe just offering them to anyone who's interested in one or more as pets.
The shield is always black-spotted. Lizards and rollypolies were her capture for many years. And if you are heating the cage, it will dry out faster, so you will need to make sure the humidity is maintained.


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