Giant African Land Snail. Giant African Land Snails As Pets. Giant African Land Snail Complete Care Book


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This guide explores how to make the best out of the Giant African Land Snail as a pet. It brings up the important issue of snail rearing by explaining precisely what it is and everything you need to do in order to make it thrive. This eye-opening book is simply for those who are extremely in love with snails and those who are ready to keep them as pets. This guide is an easy guide written in simple language that everyone can understand. This book will teach you everything you need to know to make your snail happy and to make you a happy snail owner. This book outlines the following: - An overview of the Giant African Land Snail - Aspects of snail farming - Breeding and mating - Buying the snails - Caring for your snail - Feeding the snails - Health - Heating, humidity and temperature - Housing the snail - Purchasing and acquiring snails - Snail business licenses and permits - Types of snails ..... and much more




Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine


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Easy-to-use, comprehensive reference covering the less common species encountered in general veterinary practice Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine provides easy-to-access, detailed information on a wide variety of exotic species that can be encountered in general veterinary practice. Offering excellent coverage of topics such as basic techniques, preventative health measures, and a formulary for each species, each chapter uses the same easy-to-follow format so that users can find information quickly while working in the clinic. Presented in full colour, with over 400 photographs, the book gives small animal practitioners the confidence to handle and treat more familiar pets such as budgerigars, African grey parrots, bearded dragons, corn snakes, tortoises, pygmy hedgehogs, hamsters and rats. Other species that may be presented less frequently including skunks, marmosets, sugar gliders, koi carp, chameleons and terrapins are also covered in detail to enable clinicians to quickly access relevant information. Provides comprehensive coverage of many exotic pet species that veterinarians may encounter in general practice situations Presents evidence-based discussions of topics including biological parameters, husbandry, clinical evaluation, hospitalization requirements, common medical and surgical conditions, radiographic imaging, and more The Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine is an ideal one-stop reference for the busy general practitioner seeing the occasional exotic animal, veterinary surgeons with an established exotic animal caseload, veterinary students and veterinary nurses wishing to further their knowledge.




How To: Keep & Care for Land Snails


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When you ask people what pets they have the typical response is a dog, cat, or even a pet fish. A less common response would be a pet land snail. Many people are not aware of the adorable and hardy land mollusks, more commonly referred to as land snails. There are over 60,000 species of land snails, and of those, there are 4 common species that are kept as pets. In this book, we share interesting facts, as well as a complete care guide to keeping land snails. Snails we talk about are the Giant African Land Snail, Helix Aspersa, Milk Snails, and Bulimulus land snails.




Giant African Land Snails Care Book


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Embark on a captivating journey into the world of Giant African Land Snails with "The Ultimate Guide to Giant African Land Snails Care," the definitive handbook for both novice and seasoned snail enthusiasts. This comprehensive guide provides all the essential information needed to raise healthy, happy, and thriving Giant African Land Snails. Within these pages, you'll find detailed chapters on every aspect of Giant African Land Snail care, including habitat setup, nutrition, and daily maintenance. Learn how to create an ideal living environment with expert advice on tank size, substrate, humidity, and temperature control. Discover the best dietary practices to ensure your snails receive the nutrients they need, from fresh fruits and vegetables to calcium sources and supplements. This book also delves into the fascinating behaviors and unique characteristics of Giant African Land Snails, helping you understand their needs and preferences. Gain insights into breeding practices, health monitoring, and common issues, with practical solutions to keep your snails in optimal condition. Featuring stunning photographs and step-by-step instructions, "The Ultimate Guide to Giant African Land Snails Care" is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to provide the best care for these gentle giants. Whether you are a hobbyist or a serious collector, this book offers the knowledge and confidence you need to create a thriving snail habitat and enjoy the rewarding experience of keeping Giant African Land Snails. Transform your understanding of these remarkable creatures and ensure their well-being with this essential guide, blending expert insights, practical tips, and the latest research in Giant African Land Snail care.




Samoan Land Snails and Slugs - An Identification Guide


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The islands of the Samoan archipelago lie about 14 degrees south of the equator in the central Pacific Ocean. Politically, they are divided into two groups: Samoa (formerly Western Samoa), an indepedent state and American Samoa, a territory of the USA. The islands have been formed as a result of complex volcanic activity; they are geologically young. While many of the plants and birds of the Samoan Islands are found elsewhere in the Pacific, many of the snail species are found nowhere else on Earth. This guide is intended to permit identification of mos of the terrestrial snails, and slugs of the Samoan Islands. It is intended to be accessible to the amateur naturalist but also to provide the experienced scientist with a compact resource of information. The guide covers both the native species and the non-native, introduced species, which are generall more frequently encountered, especially at low elevations and in habits disturbed by human activities.







Land Snails of the Land of Israel


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Why is it that the Land of Israel has such a great diversity of snails? How do terrestrial gastropods of Israel cope with problems of desiccation, of high temperatures, of predators and of finding mates? How do these aspects determine their distribution? With which colour-patterns are their shells decorated? This title answers these questions.




Can I Keep It? Small Pets Guide


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From gerbils, lizards, and snails to spiders, fish, and frogs, this is the coolest guide for kids to learn how to take care of the coolest pets! With 39 pet profiles that describe origins, behaviors, cage installation plans, food, maintenance, and more, this book contains all the general and fun information for a variety of easy-to-care-for animals that kids will love. Also included are the author’s observations based on his very own pet collection throughout, as well as anatomical diagrams, high-quality photography, helpful illustrations, and easy-to-read informational blurbs.







Keys for the Identification of Land Snails in the British Isles


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Detailing all of the species of land snails to be found in the British Isles, this guide covers topics such as identification, collection and preservation, as well as detailing the internal characters and reproductive systems of the gastropods.