Tropical Snail Farming


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Step By Step Guide on Successful Snail Farming


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The process of farming or raising snails is scientifically referred to as Heliciculture. Snails are small soft animals, usually with a hard round shell on their back which move very slowly. Snail farming is considered a good venture around the world because snail is a cheap source of animal protein and the farming is also easy to set up. Although snails of different origins exist, in this handbook, one of the African giant land snails, Archachatina marginata will be our focus being one of the commonest. The Yoruba’s call it “Igbin Apinnu”; it is the biggest size, even as the adult weighs between 300 -700g. The fleshy part is dark brown and the shell is wider at the posterior end.







Snail Farming. Risk Factors, Diseases and Conservation Practice in the Humid Tropics


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Seminar paper from the year 2016 in the subject Agrarian Studies, grade: 4.4, course: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, language: English, abstract: This paper examines the various human and non-human factors endangering snail species' population, growth, development and reproduction both in the wild and under domestication; it also highlights the diseases affecting edible snails, conservation consciousness and preventive management practices to be adopted by snail farmers in West Africa in order to ensure the continued existence of these indigenous species with their enormous nutritional, health and economic benefit to mankind. In recent times, the wild snail species population in West Africa has witnessed a steady decline in its population and biodiversity attributed to the impact of human activities, predators, climatic factors and diseases. With the expected 30% rise in the world's population from 7.03 billion in 2010 to 9.14 billion in 2030, adequate measures should be taken and adopted to ensure the continued existence of these economic snails biodiversity in the ecosystem. Some of the unsupported snail hunting and population depleting behaviours of the farmers in the region are highlighted and corrected.




Raising Snails


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Giant African Snail Farming Made Fun


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The fast dwindling populations of giant African snails due to intense human predation has necessitated search for methods of farming. This book is therefore directed to people who are interested in the new venture. Depending on the level of investment and commitment, what may start as trial and error could be developed to good living. Opportunities exist for those who are willing to invest time, resources and patience in snail farming. It is a practical guide to farming of giant African snails with a recommendation of outdoor farming for tropical countries and information about indoor breeding. The book outlines the main types of edible land snails and their characteristics, methods of snail farming, husbandry practices, snail trade and snail dishes. A model farm is recommended for the tropics. Information given in the book should help every snail farmer understand why he/she does what. The general reader would be informed and educated. Snail farming is gradually being integrated into curricula of college programmes and the book should provide vital information for such courses. Welcome to the world of these fascinating and peaceful animals who hasten slowly.







Backyard Snail Farming For Beginners


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Snail Farming is a highly profitable business. The profit margin on snail farming is high, and it requires low capital investment. In the US, for example, snails can go for $50 a pound or two dollars a snail. Similarly, in the UK, snail meat is a delicacy amongst the African population, and prices can range from £1.5 to £2 per snail. Snails are easily exportable live, with a shelf life ranging from 2 to 6 months. Snail meat is high in protein and low in fat and is a recognized health food. Backyard Snail Farming For Beginners provides you a complete guide to Snail farming in your own backyard. Snail farming can be started with a relatively low capital compared to other forms of animal farming. It is a high profit yielding farming venture if it is professionally managed. Managing a snail farm is less stressful and relatively easy compared to the other sort of animal farming. Snails are extremely easy to handle and control as they are slow-moving creatures. Small land space is enough to rear thousands of snails. Therefore, anyone can rear snails in their home garden. Snail droppings are odourless, and snails are silent creatures. Therefore, they do not cause any disturbance to the environment like other farm animals. The feed given to the snails is cheap and grows locally. Snail meat has a market value locally and internationally. Snail meat has a market value locally and internationally