Pet Snail – Are Snails Easy And Interesting Pets To Keep?

A pet snail is a great low maintenance house guest.

It costs very little to set up a simple snail habitat so you can observe these cute gastropods at close quarters.

Many people are surprised to discover how endearing a pet snail is!

But some regions, including the U.S. have strict regulations about keeping non-native snail species as pets.

So it’s important to be clued up before you get started!

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Giant African Land Snail – Can You Keep This Mighty Mollusc As A Pet?

The term giant African land snail describes several species of large snails.

They can reach up to a foot long, and for some people they make fascinating and unusual pets.

But giant African land snails are a dangerous invasive species when released into the wild. So, many regions have laws forbidding keeping them in captivity.

You must check the laws where you live before bringing home one of these interesting pets.

In This Guide

In this article, we’ve got loads of interesting facts and information about giant African land snails.

Whether you’re interested in owning one, or unfortunately that isn’t possible for you, there’s plenty to make it worth your while.

If you’d like to navigate to specific topics, you can use the links below.

Types of giant African land snail

How big to giant African land snails get?

Giant African land snail facts

Giant African land snails as pets

How long do giant African land snails live?

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Washington, DC - Eighty Duck/Ducklings Have Allegedly Died in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Eighty ducks have allegedly died in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool within a matter of two days, the National Park Service reports.

From May 20th to May 21st, approximately 80 ducks were found deceased in the Reflecting Pool, a press release reads.

National Park Service (NPS) says a necropsy performed on the ducks revealed their death was caused by "high levels of parasites that developed and grew in snails that live in the pool." 

Chemicals alone are not sufficient enough to fully reduce the parasite and snail population, so the pool must be drained and cleaned, NPS says.

NPS says humans who come into contact with the parasite could develop a "swimmer's itch:" an allergic reaction in the form of a skin rash. They say it is not contagious and rarely requires medical attention.

It will take around two days for the pool to be fully drained, NPS says. Crews are set to clean the pool on Tuesday, June 13 and the pool is expected to begin refilling on Friday, June 16.

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Long-Term Considerations for a Successful Reef Tank

A lot of aquarists tell me that the most exciting part of a reef is setting it up and stocking the tank. For others, the excitement comes from watching the reef develop and change over time. A reef tank is certainly a long-term commitment. I often remember reading German articles, where they would describe a one year-old reef as a new system. There are certainly a lot of things that change within a reef aquarium over time. And what I'm discovering is that the habits and practices of the reef keeper have to change over time as well. This article is intended to address long-term concerns, and suggest steps a reefkeeper should consider taking with a reef aquarium that he/she intends to keep for many years.

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Step by Step Reef Aquarium Setup

If you've ever dreamed of having a spectacular reef aquarium in your home, but think you lack the time, funds, or knowledge required, think again! Creating a beautiful reef ecosystem does not have to be complicated. The following five easy steps will help simplify the process. In a period of just 12 weeks, you too can enjoy the colorful beauty of a home reef aquarium for many years.

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