Snail information (understanding the living habits and characteristics of snails)

Snail is a common mollusk with a soft body and a spiral shell. They live on land and in water and feed on plants, which is an important environmental indicator. The living habits and characteristics of snails are as follows:

1. Slow moving speed

Snails move very slowly, crawling only a few centimeters per hour on average. This is because their bodies are very soft and they need to protect themselves with mucus and bear their own weight. Snails' moving speed has a great influence on their lives, for example, when they are looking for food and avoiding natural enemies, they are all restricted.

2. Like humid environment

Snails are animals that like wet environment, because they need to keep their bodies wet to survive. In a dry environment, they will lose water quickly, leading to dryness and even death. Therefore, snails tend to be active at night or in wet weather.

3. Strong reproductive ability

Snails are very prolific and usually breed in spring and summer. They are hermaphroditic. After mating, they will lay eggs and hatch small snails. It takes a while for a small snail to grow into an adult snail after birth.

4. Strong adaptability

Snails are highly adaptable animals. They can survive in various environments. In arid areas, they will curl up and wait for the rain to come. In cold regions, they will go into hibernation and wait for the temperature to rise.

How to raise snails

If you want to raise snails, you can follow the following steps:

1. Prepare suitable containers.

Snails need a suitable container to live in. You can choose glass or plastic containers. The size of the container depends on the number of snails. The bottom of the container needs to be covered with a layer of wet soil or sand so that snails can crawl on it.

Provide suitable food

Snails need plants as food. You can provide them with some vegetables or fruits. Such as vegetable leaves, carrots and apples. Snails need to stick out their bodies when they eat. You can put some small plates in the container and put food in it.

3. Provide snails with proper water.

Snails need water to keep their bodies moist. You can put some water in the container, but don't let the water drown the snail. You can also use a watering can to spray water on snails and let them move in the water mist.

4. Provide suitable temperature for snails.

Snails need the right temperature to survive. Generally speaking, they can survive in the environment of 15-25 degrees Celsius. If it is too cold or too hot, they will die. You can keep the container indoors to avoid direct sunlight.

5. Clean the container regularly

Snails leave mucus and feces in the container, so you need to clean the container regularly. Replace the soil or sand in the container with new soil or sand, and clean the dishes and water in the container.