African snails

The original habitat of the African snails in East Africa, then they slowly moved to Madagascar and the Seychelles Islands. In 1910 they were found on the island of Sri Lanka and India, and in 1920 they became known in Malaysia, Indochina, Taiwan and various Pacific Islands.


Achatina (African snail), the largest land molluskov. The size of the shell достигает25 cm, and the size of the body up to 30 cm On the head has two pairs of horns, which to the employees are to the touch. At the end of a long pair of horns located eyes, which ironically drawn inside of the horns. Weight of adult snail-Achatina can reach several hundred grams. Life expectancy Achatina can reach 7-9 years. Achatina breed all year round. These snails are hermaphrodites, ie, not divided into females and males. Any individual can lay eggs — put the offspring. Newly hatched utaki reach длину0,5 cm and have a transparent shell.


Care anatinae the minimum, devour owners. Live from three to seven years. If you are not spoiled, they eat any plant foods: dandelions (leaves and flowers), nasturtium, dill, beet tops, root vegetables, cabbage, lettuce, fruit, cucumbers, tomatoes.


For a good shell color African snail is necessary to give a bell pepper, but be careful, it quickly turns sour. Thinly sliced food is good to sprinkle the finely ground egg shell. They need calcium for the growth of the shell. With good care snail Achatina can grow up to 30 cm And as much as she loves to swim! All will pull on the arm, sticks his head under the running water, enjoying every minute!

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