🐌 Giant African Snail
 
📦 Enclosure
Type: Plastic tub or glass tank with ventilation
Size: Minimum 30 × 20 × 20 cm (bigger is always better)
Lid: Secure + ventilated (they are escape artists)
 
🌱 Substrate
Best: Topsoil / eco earth (5–10 cm deep)
Keep moist, not wet
Avoid gravel, sand, or soil with fertilizers
 
🌡️ Temperature & Humidity
Temp: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
Humidity: 70–90%
Light misting daily or every other day
Use a heat mat on the side if needed.
 
🥬 Feeding
Daily veggies (rotate):
Cucumber, zucchini
Sweet potato
Carrot
Leafy greens (romaine, dandelion)
Calcium (mandatory):
Cuttlefish bone (always available)
🚫 Never feed:
Citrus
Salty or processed food
Onion, garlic
Bread or pasta
 
💧 Water
Shallow dish or heavy misting
They drink droplets and absorb moisture through skin
 
🐚 Handling
Gentle handling is okay
Support the entire foot and shell
Never pull them off glass—wait until they release
 
🧼 Cleaning
Spot-clean waste daily
Full substrate change every 2–4 weeks
 
🥚 Important Note
They are hermaphrodites
Eggs appear easily and in large numbers
➡️ Freeze eggs before disposal if you don’t want babies
 
⏳ Lifespan
5–10 years with proper care