10 Reasons NOT To Get A Pet Snail [Garden Snail Cons]

I made this video because I feel that it is important to talk about the bad parts of keeping snails as pets. And seeing as it's the time that people usually go get some of their own, why not discuss it now? The first con is longer than all the rest but please stick with at least that one. It's the biggest con to snail keeping
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[@ExploringExotics]

OKIDOKI GUYS! I have been getting lots of comments from people thinking I am against snail keeping. But if you watch the video then you'll see that that isn't the case. At all! I do encourage snails as pets but I also think its good to give the cons about pets. I plan on having a con video for every pet I own. I dont think that nobody should keep them. Obviously I keep them and I have care guides for them so you can learn yourself. I upload these so people can be even more informed and its not all painted up to have no flaws. I love snails and I love that you guys love snails 🐌💕

[@pajamapantsmonday6893]

It's because your title sucks and makes snails seem like bad pets, and you don't really seem to know a lot about snails. 7 of 10 not to get snails are not even real issues. The gnats and mold are rough though for real, so that is one good warning

[@ExploringExotics]

@@pajamapantsmonday6893 i also said in the video that these arent all my points and I dont see a lot of them as cons. But everyone is different. I asked groups and ended up with people saying their own cons. I added up the most common ones. Your experience isnt the same as everyone else's. Mine isnt either. I hate culling. But decided that the pros outweigh that for me. But i dont see mold or gnats as a problem but you do. Its not a list designed for specifically one person.

[@vive335]

@@pajamapantsmonday6893 bro chill. It could actually help someone. The video has a point too you know

[@Cameronfelt]

@@pajamapantsmonday6893 maybe this isn’t for you, but it’s good basic info that is important to know,, definitely with little kids who might just try to keep a snail in a jar

[@pajamapantsmonday6893]

@@Cameronfelt you can literally keep a snail in a jar fine and they will be happy with regular food and misting. Just because this person has snails doesn't mean they know even the basics about snails

[@defwishfx4400]

Be careful not to get one of these german, berlin club snails. They play their techno music all night long, never stop to party and not just on the weekends!

[@ExploringExotics]

😂

[@lpskitten9599]

My mom lives in Berlin and German

[@creatordaylight9651]

Lol

[@cuteduckdontlie4636]

We Germans 👁 👄 👁 🎉 🎊 partieeeeeeee

[@James-xf6ov]

Don’t get African giant snail

[@somerandom6920]

Btw important note about snails laying eggs: even if you have one snail the snail can and will lay eggs. Snails are hermaphrodites, and they can self-fertilize.

[@ExploringExotics]

Thats true! I forgot to mention this! Thank you!

[@ApatheticBlogger]

Only some species can self fertilize! Some do need a mate despite being hermaphrodites

[@somerandom6920]

@@ApatheticBlogger Oh that's awesome I didn't know that! Can you tell me or point me to a list of which species?

[@wackyantman5893]

Can Helix Aspera Breed on their own or need a partner?

[@Lamrabetnouha]

@@wackyantman5893 "Like other Pulmonata, the individuals of the species Cornu aspersum (Helix Aspersa) are hermaphrodites, producing both male and female gametes. Reproduction is usually sexual, although self-fertilisation sometimes occurs." Source: Wikipedia. I guess they can

[@Lamrabetnouha]

I got kind of scared watching the video cause I thought I wouldn't be able to deal with the cons and would have to give up on keeping snails for now but I can definitely deal with these, thank you so much for the information tho! It helps a lot :)

[@ExploringExotics]

Im so glad it helps!

[@yourmum4572]

I was quite hesitate to watch this video thinking I might not be able to have a garden snail from my garden but after I finished watching it (already knowing loads of this) I was quite grateful for this video and happy I watched it! Tysm for the informal video.

[@ExploringExotics]

Thank you for giving it a watch! Im so glad it helped!

[@taanievent6350]

I want to get pet snails in the future (not anytime soon) and im greatful that people like you are sharing info for people aspiring to keep snails as pets and seeing if it's really for them and what to do💕

[@ExploringExotics]

Thank you! That means a lot to me ❤

[@aesthetichousehold3319]

I'm glad you're only speaking facts and you aren't actually villainizing this nails I've seen a lot of people make the snails seem like really really bad animals just because they are biologically pests so thank you for providing facts that we can think on and instead of just shaming the snails basically you're also helping snails because you're making sure that snail owners don't get them impulsively and then just put them in their garden which could be bad for the garden and for the snail depending on the time and type of snail

[@ExploringExotics]

Thank you! It is my number one goal to make sure people are happy with pets I tend to promote 😊 I think that snails are wonderful pets. But they definitely aren't for everyone ❤

[@aesthetichousehold3319]

@@ExploringExotics of course I'm a animal lover so I really appreciate it

[@fandomtrash6974]

Thank you so much! I've been thinking of having a snail terrarium for awhile but I didn't know anything about how to care for them until I stumble upon your channel, a true blessing!

[@ExploringExotics]

Im so happy the videos were able to help!

[@alyssajae0404]

I'm so glad you made this video! Every pet should have a video with info like this!

[@ExploringExotics]

Thank you! ❤

[@brookerangel-legris]

I’m so glad i watched this video before i was about to get snails and start the set up. I had no idea what i was getting myself into. I decided this is not the journey for me. Thank you for saving me from my poor impulse control 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@no1legobatmanfan]

in the video you mentioned snails being social, this is actually a common myth! there isn’t anything proving snails require other snails. they cannot get lonely (they aren’t “advanced” enough to feel emotions) and the only thing i see is that they have more enrichment when it comes to getting food- but that’s it, and there are no negative impacts we have seen to keeping a snail on its own!

[@ExploringExotics]

Good to know! Ill look into it

[@benjis2096]

Do they benefit from groups in any way besides socializing?

[@SuspiciousBagel33]

@@benjis2096 nope! It’s kinda worse for the snails as they will have a natural drive to compete against eachother for food and be dominant.

[@ronjuan5558]

is there anything proving that they are not social?

[@stenscore]

@@ronjuan5558 yeah, biology

[@mana-yo8sw]

I watched this video 3 weeks ago when I found a snail and wanted to take care of them. I did understand why I had to kill the hunts and eggs if I didn’t want them to hatch. It was hard understanding because I felt like you were too “cold” because of the way you talked about it (the vibe you could say). Now I feel like I’m ready. I have 11 snails, and today, one of them had babies, and I think I’m ready to hatch them. I have everything I need, and I really really thank you for this video, and for making me ready to start all this. Thank you.

[@ExploringExotics]

Im glad I was able to help ☺ I totally understand that I sounded cold and too nonchalant about it. It is an incredibly sad topic and I don't do well with death or sad things, its a part of my emotional regulation problems. Thank you for understanding though! It means a lot and congrats of your snail babies!!! 🐌💕

[@mana-yo8sw]

@@ExploringExotics I totally understand. And it also comes down to being responsible and fast about things. A lot of people simply don’t want to hear or understand. It’s really amazing that you talked about it even if you knew there was people who could still be against it and send hate. Thank you! They’ll grow up being healthy babies!

[@Moonsnailthegreat]

Eggs were the biggest reason I didn’t want snails bc dealing with them makes me sad but freezing them makes it easier

[@aidenduncan9589]

This actually kept me from letting my adhd take over and trying to keep a pet I couldn’t care for! I struggle with this involving insects and small animals from time to time, but you’ve saved the snails a lot of trouble and me a lot of guilt, so I do really appreciate it. I will be releasing my babies back into their proper place outside (they came from the outside)

[@jandersen8792]

Thank you! There are things you mentioned that I wouldn't have thought of. I'm glad I didn't just jump into it without checking first, that would have been awful. A pet going to the spca or having to rehome because of me not taking the time to do my homework. It happens to a lot of animals, especially around Christmas and Easter.

[@ExploringExotics]

Im glad it helped!

[@apoorv1441]

huge respect for the video, 99% people just see the bright side of a pet and cherish the thought of owning a pet but the reality is way different, thanks for showing the reality

[@adler.76251]

Hey, thank you so much! Just got three little snail babies, and this helped a lot. You just got a new subscriber :)

[@ExploringExotics]

That's awesome! Congrats!

[@benji_reads_reddit1553]

Thanks so much for this! I was worried about keeping a pet snail cause i might of accidentally killed it and now i understand more so thanks so much!!! :)

[@ExploringExotics]

Im glad it helped!

[@Poke_Trainer_Lyle]

Thank you for making a video about the troubles of snail keeping. I’ve not seen many videos about this, this was really helpful🐌❤️

[@featherbox6443]

I appreciate this video so much. Thank you for your honesty.

[@ExploringExotics]

Thank you 💕 im so happy it was able to help people

[@AliceWanders]

I feel like i saw and answered this question in one of those groups. Still no downsides lol

[@ExploringExotics]

I only dislike culling and the fruit flies. But the pros outweigh the cons for me

[@visivivero7157]

I've been considering getting some snails some day, but wanted to see the downsides to help me decide if and when, and how it could affect my home. Thank you so much!!!

[@ExploringExotics]

Thank you for watching! Im so happy it helped!

[@razingflame]

I was doing volunteer work (picking up littered garbage) yesterday with my sister and I found so, so so many Garden snails among the trash like Paper chip bags and styrofoam :( I wonder why is that, but as someone who had an interest in snails when I was younger it was great to see them again ☺️ Also great informative video!

[@ExploringExotics]

That's so cool! And thank you!

[@germanasasecondlanguage9340]

You are right. I had pet snails and no vet wanted to care for them when they were ill. They died eventually and I felt very sad

[@ExploringExotics]

It's really unfortunate. Most pets like snails and insects hace 0 vet care available. It really sucks :( I'm sorry for your loss

[@germanasasecondlanguage9340]

@@ExploringExotics Thanks a lot 💖💖

[@alexismora555]

Thank you for the video! So helpful ♥️

[@ExploringExotics]

Thank you for watching!

[@heathermanchester6501]

Thank you for this video. I was talking to a lady about getting large snails and now I have decided not to. I appreciate this. I had very little info.

[@fishy9868]

I was out catching a bunch of snails in my backyard and I touched some damn bush that gave me like white bumps and a red mark on my thumb

[@ExploringExotics]

Oh no!

[@Tiggus1292]

I think you did an amazing job of touching a lot of subjects about snails, and you are dead on on all of them.

[@ArrowOfTruth01]

Though this was a hard video to make, thank you for doing it! I am a snail admirer, but I probably will never own snails because of the reasons you've laid out. Its better to know this info up front rather than only seeing super positive content. You're appreciated!

[@ExploringExotics]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me

[@dianang1071]

thank you so much for sharing, Ollie! Your point really help.

[@ExploringExotics]

Im so glad the video helps! Thank you!

[@WonderfulWorldOfPlants]

Great tips Ollie!

[@snowbound4913]

Hello Ollie, I would love to get a pet snail but as for actually squishing eggs part, I’m not sure I would have the heart to do so. Would temperatures work for rendering them infertile, such as putting the eggs in the freezer? Thank you!

[@ExploringExotics]

Hi! you can absolutely freeze the eggs. I would just pop them in the freezer for 24-48 hours and it will cull anything inside. I just would not recommend doing this with already hatched snails

[@mirandamandarin7028]

This helped me a lot, thank you 😊 also you have a great voice!

[@ExploringExotics]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@moozy9157]

My snails laid eggs about 5-4 months ago and I kept half of the eggs, I'm SO thankful that all the baby snails are growing healthy and big and I don't need to cull any 😅 🐌

[@gorex_xfiend420]

Hi! This may be a stupid question but what do you mean by mental collapse and why does it happen? I assume it's old age but I'm just checking to be sure lol

[@ExploringExotics]

No stupid questions here ☺ Mantle collapse is a condition where the snail starts to come out of the shell. There is no cure as far as I know. I believe old age can be a factor but the biggest reason it happens is people picking them up by the shell. When you pick up a snail, you need to touch their foot and let them release suction before lifting

[@gorex_xfiend420]

@@ExploringExotics Thank you! The foot thing is new to me so it’s appreciated

[@ExploringExotics]

@@gorex_xfiend420 no problem! I'm happy to help

[@MoppieDun]

Mantle not mental collapse

[@wackyantman5893]

Oh wow I never knew that you were supposed to pick them up by the foot..I’m definitely going to have to do that.

[@holofernez]

Thank you for this informative vid!

[@ExploringExotics]

❤❤❤

[@clownshark_]

I just accidentally rescued a bunch of tiny baby disc snails. I was gifted an indoor plant and there must have been some from the garden centre. After a couple weeks i noticed teeny snails. I cant keep this soil. But the ones ive seen i cant not rescue they were on the plant i couldnt just leave them there id have to kill them and couldnt do that with what seems like healthy babies. I have been re searching all day and just got them the best i can for the night. This was actually very helpful. So much more info then on alllll of google.

[@ExploringExotics]

Im glad I was able to help! Best of luck with your snail babies!

[@clownshark_]

@@ExploringExotics found more and more before i got rid of the soil. went through culling and learning so much. Feel like a professional snail owner now 😂 one of the adults did pass but i feel it got a much longer life then it would have got in the dry plant. Now after culling down to 4 babies . 1 adult. and have now also rescued two grove snails. unfortunately one was so severely retracted and breathing hole covered in slime always. ended up having to euthanize but one is going strong. :D

[@ExploringExotics]

@@clownshark_ congrats on the snails! Im sorry to hear that some didnt make it but you sound like a wonderful keeper!

[@LisaCalegari]

Thank you so so so much for this video!! I was planning on making a terrarium and I thought it would be cool to put snails in it - after learning about the culling and more concerningly the fruit flies, I've realized it isn't a good idea for me! (also my boyfriend vetoed it when he heard about the flies lol). I'm so grateful I saw this or I probably would've got them and then had a major problem with overpopulation, fruit flies, etc. Thank you so much!! :). For now I will be content with my plants and cats

[@Levi-he6nj]

Can I have Isopods or springtails in the same enclave with the snails if its going to be mold?

[@uaeuae2666]

Yes

[@lindseydanger8622]

I wonder of activated charcoal would help w the mold ? Thanks for sharing:) glad your channel exists

[@katelyndrivers6040]

it would !! and if you're going to add charcoal you could also add springtails they eat the mold and like charcoal to lay their eggs in :) also completely safe to put with your snails as well as isopods!

[@sophiaandwhisper-thewillia7052]

Also a question does it hurt crushing the eggs not when there alive

[@ExploringExotics]

Does it hurt the eggs? No they wont feel it

[@wackyantman5893]

You gained a Subscribe from me. Very Informative and very good reasons with both pros and cons

[@James-yf2nj]

Thanks for the video! I really appreciate your honesty. The only thing scaring me is the culling… I don’t know how I’d physically do it 😞

[@ExploringExotics]

Thats where a lot of people are. And where I was for a long time. It doesnt get easy but it is necessary 😔

[@James-yf2nj]

@@ExploringExotics it’s an absolute necessity, I totally understand that! It can’t be helped! I’m looking at some giant African land snails at the moment (albino) only thing making me say no now is the fruit flies you mention too, I’d be sold if it wasn’t for that

[@James-yf2nj]

@@ExploringExotics what was it in the video you said about fruit flies? What seems to get rid of them? I’ve googled but don’t know if we have it in the Uk

[@ExploringExotics]

@@James-yf2nj a katchy. I know its some on amazon but i don't know how else to get one. On time bright side they shouldnt be too bad if you keep up with the food

[@ExploringExotics]

@@James-yf2nj also the channel Jades Jungle has some amazing GALS content! I would definitely recomend her if youre looking into giant land snails ❤

[@rexie3119]

I want to keep snails for a few reasons, they are cool, they can eat some left over vegetables that and that kind of stuff and also I have some animals that can eat snails so I could feed them as treats when they breed.

[@CCJJ160Channels]

Good information, thank you for the pros and cons.

[@ExploringExotics]

Thank you for watching! 💕

[@doodled.4754]

In the interest of adding isopods, how would you suggest managing isopod populations in the tank?

[@ExploringExotics]

Just add in some leaf litter and they typically sustain themselves :) if you get too many, you can always remove them and put them in an isopod enclosure or sell them. Some petstores would gladly take them too. This doesn't normally seem to be a big problem though :)

[@reesf743]

The mold and fruit fly thing is my biggest concern. I live in an apartment so they'd be either in the main space near the kitchen or in a bedroom. Is either area sanitary then? I don't wanna put em in the laundry room, the poor babes don't need all that thumping and detergent smells around em

[@ExploringExotics]

Either is okay :) the mold needs removed as seen. You can also look onto sprintails. I have some in all of my damp enclosures and they take care of mold of me. As far as fruit flies go, you can keep out a trap next to the enclosure or get a katchy off amazon. Theyre a tad pricey but totally worth it! I keep mine in my livingroom currently but they have been in my bedroom before :)

[@reesf743]

@@ExploringExotics perfect!! Thanks for all the info. I know you covered the fly traps and springtails in your vid. But now I have more faith in how affective those are! My snail garden dreams will come true lol You're my hero! thanks

[@ExploringExotics]

@@reesf743 best of luck! ❤❤❤

[@hannahlynn8028]

@@ExploringExotics where can i get springtails?

[@ExploringExotics]

@@hannahlynn8028 smug bug has good selections :) dubiaroaches . com also may carry them but I'm not totally sure

[@alexischavez3238]

Also, if you are crushing the babies, do you freeze them before hand? And would that make them dead/unconscious like meal worms or crickets before you cook or in this case crush them so that they don't feel pain? I think that's something I might try if I ever am over burdened and my decollates can't keep up

[@ExploringExotics]

So studies are showing that snails do not really feel pain like we do but they do feel stress. freezing living snails is extremely stressful and is considered inhumane. Eggs would not feel it which is why it is acceptable but live snails at any age should be crushed. it is easy to crush the smaller ones since they dont have very strong shells however if you do want to sedate them or you have a larger snail that needs euthanized, then you can give them a beer bath before hand. ofcourse if you crush try to make it a solid and quick one and done crush to avoid them experiencing the stress or potential pain

[@lafidala.1726]

What tools do you use to cull them?

[@alexischavez3238]

@@lafidala.1726 I use something flat and heavy anything really

[@lafidala.1726]

@@alexischavez3238 Thanks

[@crushcookieslily2914]

I have 3 snails 🐌 and tysm about the information it helped me a lot but one on my snails had eggs 🥚 but only had 10 and I crushed them I got really sad after doing this but I know I had to do it!

[@ExploringExotics]

Its never easy but its such a crucial part ❤ and im so glad it helped you!

[@nel4215]

Hello I want to get a snail to use the slime for my skin , do you know what type of snail is the right one for the skin ?

[@charity93]

Do you have any info on snails in aquariums I always see them in stores with beta fish and lowkey just want one snail but know nothing about them

[@yourbunnygirltay1421]

I want a pet snail but would I be able to just pick one off the fences and stuff that are near gardens and stuff?

[@ExploringExotics]

usually that is fine If you live in the US. I can't speak for other countries. but here they are of least concern. easiest way to find them is to find local gardeners and just ask to come take a look for snails. they don't want them in their gardens so most of the time they will let you :)

[@yourbunnygirltay1421]

@@ExploringExotics I live in the us so I should be fine then I think lol, would I have to worry about any like diseases or any kind of germs that could hurt me?

[@ExploringExotics]

@@yourbunnygirltay1421 not really just make sure to wash your hands after handling and you should be good. If you want to deworm you can do that just in case. Ofcourse remember that wild caught snails can always have an underlying health problem and can be older than expected

[@dshobe720]

I totally raise snails as a food source for my salamanders, the snails co-habitate with my worms. I use the eggs for protein loving isopod, baby salamanders, and dwarf clawed frogs eat them too.

[@annabethchase4326]

I saw that snails loved to eat strawberries and my snails did not touch it, mine get fed lettuce, peppers, apples, cucumber, and I use eggshells for calcium.

[@ExploringExotics]

Yeah only one of mine likes strawberries

[@xxlazyatlasxx457]

@@ExploringExotics my snails will only eat it if they have nothing else to eat 😭

[@rshimizu1938]

i would appreciate a separate video about culling!

[@ExploringExotics]

I have it in the works ☺ it will either be up in 2 or 3 fridays from now

[@rshimizu1938]

@@ExploringExotics awesome! thank you so much

[@stephaniewhite9668]

I’ll take your eggs 🙋🏻‍♀️ I live in TX

[@ll-ue9tt]

Okay if i didnt saw this vid, a snail would prob die rn. I was thinking of getting snails🐌 i dont know if i should do it or not, cause we have a lot of snails in our garden, but they don't survive out there and to me thats so sad. What can i do the best? Lovee, s

[@ExploringExotics]

One good thing to remember is that snails have so many babys so that they have a higher survival rate. They arent all supposes to live, which is really sad. If you decide to take some in just be prepared for culling or anything like that. The snails outside may not have the best luck if there are pesticides in your garden. You can try relocating them as well :)

[@ll-ue9tt]

@@ExploringExotics thank u so much!💜🐌

[@ExploringExotics]

@@ll-ue9tt no problem! Best of luck and thank you for wanting to help the snails ☺

[@clown551]

thanks for the informative video

[@billyb71]

I have a question! So my boyfriend lives in the city and i found 3 giant garden snails by the road. I've never seen snails before so I got excited and I wanted to give them a better life so i was gunna take them home with me (i live in the country) i was gunna release them by a pond with tons of plants and soil. But I googled it and it says it's bad for the environment to release or relocate snails?? I didn't know that until after. the thing is I've only had them for 2 days is it still bad to release them to a better place? I didn't wanna fuck up the environment by relocating them so i just bought a whole tank and decided to keep them but then I realized they mass breed. i realized I might have to kill some. I can't do it I will not be able to kill any. I already have a whole set up I spent 40$. I don't really know what to do with them after realizing this information. my question is what if they do have babies what do I do?? because I refuse to kill any and I don't think I'm allowed to release them. hypothetically if I ever have to get rid of them what do I do without killing ?

[@ExploringExotics]

If theyre a specie of garden snails they will usually cull themselves. With the healthy babies you can try rehoming. Just make it clear to whoever you are rehoming to that they may be runts and that you dont cull. Dont charge for this since it is unethical to sell runts. You can also find them as eggs and freeze or crush the eggs. They will not feel it as eggs

[@skylerinthesky.]

im fine w everything until it comes w insects and fruit flies they terrifyme and idk if any disease can form out of them?

[@kaciejames]

the only con that really turned me off was fruit flies but if i get them i can feed them to my fish lol.

[@ExploringExotics]

Mine is culling but also info. Im neuro divergent and I like to really collect all the information I can on animals but its hard to do for snails 😅

[@soccer69heit]

okay but, did I sentence the snails in my garden to death when I moved them this morning? I did not wear gloves... (I poked them a couple times before picking them up, so I hopefully wouldn't hurt them...)

[@ExploringExotics]

They should be okay 😊

[@peoplewithblacknailsrhot]

Hey, my garden snail had a white bulge on the right side of the head and when I touch it only my snail reacts and the bump stays in place and this happened after 2 of my snails mated. After my snails mated I saw a weird white thing on the lid of the enclosure (Nobody in my family knows anything about snails so I told you because I'm scared that my snail might have a parasite or disease.

[@shepherdbrooks7609]

Lmao that's actually the snail's sperm packet, your snails are fine. Basically the snail equivalent of a peepee is a solid barb of sperm that one snail spears into another, it sounds violent but that's just how they are 😂 Edit: also the weird white thing(s) might be eggs but typically they lay eggs underground

[@meloucharit]

I've had 22 pet snails as a kid and they never laid eggs. Once I found something that looked like eggs but it wasn't. Maybe it was because of their species. I had so many different ones but since they can reproduce on their own idk why they never did xD

[@ferret5002]

Hi there! I'm Ryan and I'm interested in buying an African Land snail but I'm allergic to soil of any kind, I was wondering if a fake grass carpet for reptiles would still be fine for them instead of soil? (I would keep it humid and spray it daily to keep a nice humidity in the enclosure).

[@ExploringExotics]

Im not sure. Ive never looked into that before. If you can, try a GALS group on Facebook and ask there. Lots of knowledgeable people there. Best of luck!

[@ferret5002]

@@ExploringExotics Awesome ty!

[@TherianthropyIsSlay]

i usually get the eggs,put them in a bowl with water and put them in the fridge until they are iced,is it okay??

[@ExploringExotics]

For eggs yes but I would recommend the freezer just to make extra sure

[@TherianthropyIsSlay]

@@ExploringExotics i meant da freezer sorry XD,my english is kinda bad sometimes

[@LunarcinderYt]

can you please make a video on how to find helix aspera maxima eggs?i love snails but i cant take care of more then ten,im planning on buying 2 but i really dont want to deal with inbreeding so i dont want to not check it and the POOF i have 82 snails

[@ExploringExotics]

I have a video on how to clean snail enclosures. I demonstrated how to check there ☺

[@LunarcinderYt]

Thank you!:>

[@rg1whiteywins598]

This is very good information, presented very well.

[@ExploringExotics]

Thank you!

[@Cameronfelt]

Hehe 💚 nice video, I have an old lizard tank and I’m trying to figure out what I want to put inside, a snail would be cute and I’ve researched it before.. it’s very small so a snail is pretty much all I can think of,,, I love bugs but idk if I want to have a pet beetle or sumthing

[@ExploringExotics]

Thank you 💛 and best of luck!

[@Doged44]

I need help with my snail it’s a pointy shell snail that has a brown shell and it’s not eating but it’s moving fine

[@axolotl2941]

Ok got a question, do garden snails have diseases or do they carry parasites?

[@snap.-_-]

They can but you should wash your hands before and after handling them either way. If you just wash your hands you'll be fine

[@ElSa_tvs]

My 2 snails have never laid eggs before is that bad or sum?

[@user-yc5fr8zu1m]

Prob dif species

[@violetisfalling]

How do I know what kind of snail I have if I just found it? What about outdoor snails that I found, can you keep them?

[@rrmystere7983]

Yes you can keep outdoor snails.

[@420bb]

I got my snail from outside where I live can I leave her eggs out there to live it would it not be bad cause it's not invasive right?

[@ExploringExotics]

If the eggs were laid inside then rule of thumb is to not release them unfortunately

[@tuomi1154]

What snail species can you cohab? I have achatina iradaleis and Helix pomatias but they Area currently in separate terrariums. Also, what live plants are safe in snail terrariums and are there any wild plant I could give to my snails?

[@ExploringExotics]

Im not familiar with achatinas but my helix aspersums do great with others and I believe that pomatias are okay with most snails too. The ones you need to worry about are snails that eat a high protein diet

[@ExploringExotics]

Im at work right now so when i get home i will get you a list of safe plants 💕

[@ExploringExotics]

Ivy, strawberry plants, ground ivy, creeping Jenny, moss, spiderwort, i think basil, asparagus fern, i think most ferns, radish, pothos are some good ones that I have heard of. There are more answers in the Facebook groups I linked in the description. You can search the term "plants" in the groups and get tons of ideas!

[@tuomi1154]

Thanks! I will try those plants but I think I will have to do some more research on cohabbing my helix pomatias and achatina iradaleis since I want to make sure it's completely safe.

[@ExploringExotics]

@@tuomi1154 let me know what you find 😊

[@gopibble]

Thank you so much for the information

[@mayolala9070]

About the culling, couldn’t the mutated ones stay in separate tanks so they don’t mate?(if that’s why people cull so there is not more genetically mutated snails) 😊 And about the eggs could you set the eggs in the wild to hatch outside naturally? 😊

[@ly_nex]

Is broken shell a problem

[@victoriahayes9584]

i need help i have a garden snail i’ve had for about a month and it hasn’t laid eggs yet so is that bad?… also i never gave it cuticle bone and heard if u left them on the concrete they can get their calcium that way is that true?

[@ExploringExotics]

Mine dont lay eggs too often without a partner. You definitely need to give some cuttle bone. Im unsure or the concrete thing but cuttle has a lot of calcium, they can self regulate on it, and its cheap and clean

[@mollyesilva]

My snail layed eggs and I don't know what to do so I let them go because I'm dumb and kept 3 but I don't know if they will hatch

[@ExploringExotics]

It happens. Atleast you know for next time

[@crystalclearaj4816]

What should I do if I keep a snail somewhere I don't live i only go there after school and not on weekends so is that alright for my snail (it lives in the garden tho)

[@ExploringExotics]

If it lives outside in the garden it should be okay on its own :)

[@crystalclearaj4816]

@@ExploringExotics OK ty

[@Poke_Trainer_Lyle]

Last time I bred snails 🐌 there was a lot of culling involved

[@yeah_right88]

Great video !

[@ikazukison2]

I've got a terrarium from amazon, and I just picked up six garden snails in order to raise. I have pill bugs in the terrarium, I figured the pill bugs will eat the eggs and also eat the poop, so I've got that taken care of. I have a lot of earthworms down in the substrate layer, I hope that's okay. I'm not planning on doing a ton of maintenance, I figured they can just chill

[@ExploringExotics]

Sounds great! I would also recommend springtails as well! They eat mold and fungi and are great for maintenance

[@benji_reads_reddit1553]

Hi again, do snails need water? Ive got loads of mixed results online, some say they dont need it, some say they do so what do you think? Thanks :)

[@ExploringExotics]

They dont need a dish of water. They will usually drink when you mist the enclosure

[@benji_reads_reddit1553]

@@ExploringExotics thank you!

[@hannahlynn8028]

I wash my hands before & after. I let them crawl on my wet hands. I've never heard this is a problem.

[@Jupiterdrawsyk]

Hi so I have a question is there male and female snails? Because I know some animals there isn't male and female but they still can have eggs and if there is female and male could you keep two females or two males and not have a problem?

[@snap.-_-]

Research the species. Most land snails can reproduce asexually

[@AwoooOga3503]

My little sisters friend Got snail and she told her she didn't want them bc they were much work. And wonder if I could take them. I told my sister to tell her I could, but also tell her you shouldn't get that many animals in one go, it shouldn't be a habit to re home them just bc you got bored. except if you are running out of space or/and moving. She has many animals herself from what I know, I don't know what animals tho. But I understand, she is young and probably want an animal to hold more often. But it's never too young to take accountability for small animals.

[@sebastianjackson4339]

My snail loves being held if he sees me near his tank he’ll come over to the glass close to me when I take him out he moves all up and down my arm normally just chilling there after a while

[@thatonemotivationalmanokit8317]

This helps alot I am thinking if I should get snails but now I don't know what ima do I am VERY emotional so I can't kill them... I am probably not gunna get snails thanks for the help

[@milkkeato7613]

Thank you for this video, you're really cool

[@ExploringExotics]

Thank you!

[@seslifanzin]

you can roast your soil in 100 c in oven for fruit flies. It helps A LOT.

[@ExploringExotics]

Ive done this a couple times for soil mites

[@e-brown]

Very helpful!

[@SharonRB]

If I collect snails locally to keep as pets, it's ok to release any babies they make right?

[@ExploringExotics]

I wouldn't recommend it since it will affect the ecology of that environment

[@SharonRB]

@@ExploringExotics ok, thank you. I was thinking since they'd be native to the area I wouldn't need to kill the babies. But I guess it would make too many snails?

[@AliceWanders]

Oh man.. i wish my snails liked a variety of different foods... they just keep going after the carrots lmao

[@ExploringExotics]

I feel that 😂 one of mine is sooo picky! He only goes after dandelion greens

[@frogxcult2307]

Try to remove the carrot, they'll eat the rest they just won't cuz they have the options

[@abbyssnails4663]

All of mine only like lettuce ;-;

[@xxlazyatlasxx457]

@@abbyssnails4663 take out the lettuce and put different food they will get hungry and as they will have nothing else to eat they will eat it 😊 Don’t give them any lettuce for a while keep the food in the tank/box until it had gotten moldy or rotten I had to do that with my Snails 😅

[@abbyssnails4663]

@@xxlazyatlasxx457 I'm trying that with Carrots. So far no snail has touched it.

[@pencilRC1]

I found a snail with a gray shell, is it bad or just normal?

[@ExploringExotics]

There are different species of garden snails :) some just have gray shells

[@pencilRC1]

@@ExploringExotics oh noice

[@JuanGarcia-dw7th]

Do you have to change a snails dirt every weekend

[@JuanGarcia-dw7th]

Because my snails poop a lot so i guess i should just change the dirt every 3 days.

[@ExploringExotics]

You should not do a full substrate change for them since brand new soil and no old soil can cause shock and snails get beneficial bacteria for their gut biome withe old substrate. Just spot clean the poop when needed and if you really want to you can do a partial change :)

[@raingoff5839]

Can you check out this picture of a snail I found. It's white and I want to know if it's albino or something.

[@ExploringExotics]

Sure! Odds are its a milk snail! But you can send it over on Instagram if you want :) if you cant do that then i can give you an email address to contact

[@raingoff5839]

@@ExploringExotics sent it to you just now on ig

[@laurencesun_]

I found a wild snail on the road to school, I put it in a small jar for 6 hours, then put him in a plastic box with a piece of carrot and lettuce, I tamed him so he wasn’t afraid of touch, then released him :)

[@hattiequeenwood9845]

Are giant Atari can land snails bad (I got them from someone not from the wild)

[@ExploringExotics]

Giant African land snails are illegal to own in the US. They are legal in most other countries

[@meoww3559]

hmm i got a snail and my family keep saying it not safe and i might get diseases from it or skin fungi idk is that true ?

[@ExploringExotics]

A garden snail does not typically harbor anything that humans can get. Its very rare to get a garden snail that carries meningitis or lung worm

[@anikosebesteny845]

I was wondering... I got my baby snails from the parc just in from of my house... I got them accidentally actually, I thought I am just taking a little earth for a plant... then... I would think that it is OK to release them at the same place I got them... I have about 10 baby snails now. If they grow, I am thinking of putting back half of them to the place I found them. What do you think ? Then I would have been only a hotel for a few of them.

[@ExploringExotics]

If you accidentally got them from outside and theyve been with you for only a month or so then its probably fine to put them back :) just make sure its warm enough. Keep them away from other pets and you can wait gor a nice day to release them

[@anikosebesteny845]

@@ExploringExotics Thank you very much for your answer ! :) i'll do that. :)

[@ExploringExotics]

@@anikosebesteny845 no problem! Best of luck!

[@anikosebesteny845]

@@ExploringExotics Thank!