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The giant snail Achatina - the largest land snails. Since the late 18 th century, these huge (up to 30cm) snails are widely spread throughout tropical and subtropical latitudes of the planet.
On the African continent, as well as in the forests of South-East Asia, where we now live in these African snail, after they were delivered here, they live on tree trunks. Harmless and very useful for young Achatina - they eat decaying plant parts. Adult Achatina hurt most crops, especially bananas and citrus fruits.
Achatina now delivered to many countries. They are grown in terrariums, as well as in gardens. In addition, in some countries they are eaten. France in 1977 was imported snails Achatina the amount in the range of $ 3 million. Achatina breeding successfully promotes its giperplodovitost and rapid growth.
Achatina live up to 10 years, and the fruit begins to 6 months. One Achatina may defer up to 5 billion eggs in a lifetime.
Achatina - intelligent creature. She has produced all kinds of conditioned reflexes. It features "their" people from "alien". Observed even for one Achatina - a real pleasure, despite the fact that these snails were crawling slowly enough: the order of 1 cm per minute. Achatina like to be "on hand" bathe in cold water. Allergic reactions to slime the snails do not, however, their hands after they should be washed with soap: Achatina in nature are carriers of parasites, dangerous and even fatal to humans. However, in Russian conditions, the chance to get on Achatina than either is virtually zero, because more of them have nowhere to get, except from breeders.
On our site you can easily find details about how and what a better feed Achatina. A detailed description of the diet Achatina you can find in feeding Achatina.
If you are interested in specific types that are represented in Russia, you can do to help you our section on Types of Snails. As often Achatina owners do not know how they look. By using our site you can easily find out what kind your Achatina , but if you still have difficulty, to help other breeders will always come to our forum.
Likewise many wondering how constructed these mysterious creatures? Detail with this description you can refer to the section Structure of Snails.
How to equip a home for a pet, what soil to use and more you'll find in our section Terrarium for Snails. Contents Achatina also not a simple matter, however, if the shoe itself knowledge, then you it will seem not only easy but also fun. Under Care , you will learn what steps to communicate with healthy Achatina be observed that would prevent unwanted diseases your pets. If you start to disturb the health of your pet, or want to learn how to avoid unwanted diseases is to help you once again part of our site - Treatment and prevention of Snails. You can not just forget the fact that the content of Achatina, you will be faced with his giperplodovitostyu. Of course those who have a particular individual has nothing to fear. However, if you still decide to take their breeding or your Achatina all the same breed began to refer to the section Reproduction Snails.
Also with great pleasure that the breeders of these remarkable snails will share with you our experiences on our forum .
Also on the forum you can find where to buy Achatina, or if you are a breeder to sell. Large section for beginners and friendly ahatinschiki gladly will share with you my experiences.
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