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Freshwater snails: species overview

There is not much solid information about aquarium snails as the majority of aquarists spend more time eradicating them than caring for these misunderstood animals. While some species may very well ‘take over’ an aquarium, there are several species that are very suitable for a normal community tank, and you may even find yourself staring more at your pet mollusks than your fish! Here is an overview of the most common species of aquatic snail you may come across. more
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Keeping garden snails as pets

Many of us automatically view snails as annoying little pests who eat holes in our veggie gardens. Next time you see one though, don’t get out the spray (or organic defences) just yet, snails make great pets for kids! Why keep snails? They’re quiet They don’t take much work A simple set up is quite inexpensive Children can handle snails (see important information below) They may be slow but they can be interesting to watch They are a very different type of pet Their food can be scraps from you... more
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How to handle your pet snail

Snails are safe and easy to handle making them ideal for children. However, as for most animals it is prudent to wash your hands after handling your snails. Likewise, wash your hands before you handle your snails to make sure no chemicals and/or detergent come into contact with your snails and harm them. For anyone who has obtained a wild-caught specimen and is worried about catching something from then click here. more
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