My garden snail!

MillipedeFan

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Hello everyone, I’ve just gotten a garden snail, and I want to make sure that I am caring for him correctly.
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I’m keeping Mr. Bubbles in a terrarium about 30cm tall and 10cm in diameter, with ferns and Chinese money plants. I’m planning to give him lettuce every now and then. When I put him in he was very active, climbed up a fern and onto the glass, but he’s not moving much now. His shell is very slightly cracked.
Is there any way I can improve his care? Thanks in advance!
 

Snailientologist

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I love Mr. Bubbles. Make sure to give him a little calcium source like cuttlebone, especially if his shell is cracked. You should also keep the enclosure a bit moist and feed a variety of vegetables if possible.
 

MillipedeFan

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I love Mr. Bubbles. Make sure to give him a little calcium source like cuttlebone, especially if his shell is cracked. You should also keep the enclosure a bit moist and feed a variety of vegetables if possible.
Alright! Would fruits be okay?
All of me and my brother's snails (three in total) have glued themselves to the glass. Should I be worried?
 

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Some fruits like apple and cucumber are very good but others aren't very nutritious and generally avoid acidic fruits. Spending time on the glass is normal, but if they seem unusually lethargic make sure they are getting enough ventilation and air.
 

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Helix Aspera, a good sized one, keep it, alone unless you want babies ( they are hematrophodites, fascinating ) though they do like company, crushed eggshell is necessary,, fresh greens, moist environment, Don't sweat though since they'll just seal up their shell until conditions improve
 

MillipedeFan

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Some fruits like apple and cucumber are very good but others aren't very nutritious and generally avoid acidic fruits. Spending time on the glass is normal, but if they seem unusually lethargic make sure they are getting enough ventilation and air.
I’ve partially opened the lids, I hope it will be enough
Helix Aspera, a good sized one, keep it, alone unless you want babies ( they are hematrophodites, fascinating ) though they do like company, crushed eggshell is necessary,, fresh greens, moist environment, Don't sweat though since they'll just seal up their shell until conditions improve
Alright, thanks for telling me!
 
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