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African land baby Snails Invertebrates for sale

6 African land baby Snails Invertebrates for sale

The Giant African Land Snail, also known simply as the African Snail, originates from East Africa and is renowned for its impressive size and adaptability. Physically, these snails boast a robust, conical shell that can grow up to 30cm, often marked with distinct bands of brown and cream. Their soft bodies are usually a pale beige, with a slow but steady movement typical of land snails. Temperament-wise, Giant African Snails are gentle and non-aggressive, making them popular as exotic pets. They are hermaphrodites requiring a partner for reproduction, which involves a fascinating mating process including the exchange of sperm. These snails thrive in warm, humid environments, necessitating careful habitat management, including adequate moisture and a diet rich in vegetables and calcium. Due to their rapid breeding rate and care needs, they are suitable for responsible pet owners who can commit to their upkeep. Keywords such as “giant african land snail for sale,” “african land snail for sale,” and “snails for sale UK” reflect their popularity in the UK market where enthusiasts seek these unique pets for their distinctive characteristics and manageable temperament.

Snails invertebrates Giant African Land Snail Babies For Sale - Advert 1
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Giant African Land Snail Babies For Sale

Snails

3 monthsAge
MixedSex
£5Price

We have had a batch of by African Land Snails. Bring a touch of nature’s wonder into your home with these adorable baby African Land Snails! Perfect for beginners and experienced keepers alike, thes

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DoncasterSouth Yorkshire
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Baby African Giant Land Snails

Snails

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£5Price

African Giant Land Snails for snail (see what I did there!?). £5 per snail. They hatched in July and are ready to move onto their forever homes. I'm unsure of the exact breed but they are all albino,

RadstockBath and North East Somerset
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Baby giant African land snails

Snails

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price

The eggs are hatching right now, and tiny little snails are starting to hatch! There should be a lovely mix of albinos babies, breed is Lissachatina fulica in the colour morph jadatzi and they’re al

TonypandyRhondda Cynon Taff
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Baby Giant African Land Snails

Snails

14 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price

I have baby Giant African Land Snails available, each around 1.5 cm in diameter. These snails have beautiful white flesh rather than the more common grey, giving them a particularly striking appearanc

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BarnsleySouth Yorkshire
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Baby Giant African Land Snails

Snails

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£0Price

We have had a sudden explosion of babies. Giant African land snails are super easy to care for pets. Excellent 1st pets for children. Really interesting for schools and nurseries. Collection only

EdinburghEdinburgh
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Baby African Land Snails

Snails

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Now 4 months old and ready for new homes. Excellent and easy pet however do grow big so please consider this.

TelfordTelford and Wrekin

FAQs

Is a snail an invertebrate?

Yes, a snail is an invertebrate as it lacks a backbone. It belongs to the class Gastropoda within the phylum Mollusca, which includes soft-bodied animals often protected by a shell.

What is the classification of a snail?

A snail is classified as a gastropod mollusk, characterised by a soft body usually enclosed within a coiled calcareous shell. It falls under the phylum Mollusca and class Gastropoda.

Can a snail live without its shell?

No, a snail cannot live without its shell as the shell provides essential protection from physical damage, dehydration, and predators. The snail's body is attached to the shell by muscles, and losing it compromises the snail's health and mobility, often leading to death.

Can snails feel physical pain?

Scientifically, it remains unclear if snails can feel pain as they do not have nervous systems like vertebrates. While they may experience discomfort or suffering, especially if muscles attached to the shell are injured, definitive evidence of pain perception in snails is lacking, so caution is advised in handling them.