CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Is it better to raise snails in soil or water? (Is it better to raise snails in soil or water?)

1. What are the methods and management of raising snails in the East?

1. Environment: Snails like to live in a dark, humid, loose and humus-rich environment. Therefore, they should be raised in a humid and cool environment. They can be raised in boxes or pots. Cover the boxes or pots with moist sand, and then put food and snails in them.

2. Food: Snails have a wide range of diets. They can be fed tender vegetable leaves, weeds, melon and fruit peels, crop stems and leaves, various green grasses and barley feeds, etc. They should be fed three times a day. Note that snails will die if they come into contact with salt, so do not feed them food containing salt.

3. Temperature: The suitable growth temperature for snails is 25-30℃. When the temperature is below 15℃, snails will hibernate. If the temperature is too high, snails will lose a lot of water and die.

2. Should I raise snails in soil or sand?

1. It is better to use soil to raise snails, because the soil contains the fungal substances they need, and snails usually dig holes in the soil.

2. Mix garden soil, sandy soil, yellow sand, cinder ash and stone powder in the ratio of 3:2:1:5:0.5 to make breeding soil. Then expose it to the sun for a few days for disinfection. Finally, add appropriate amount of water to make the soil moisture reach 40%. Note that the breeding soil needs to be replaced every 1-2 months.

3. Snail's living habits

1. Snails like to live in a dark, humid, loose and humus-rich environment. They are afraid of direct sunlight and are sensitive to the environment. They usually hide in holes during the day and come out to find food at night.

2. Snails like to burrow into loose humus soil to live, lay eggs, regulate body humidity and absorb some nutrients. They grow well in an environment of 23-30℃ and will hibernate when the temperature is below 15℃.

3. Snails have strong survival abilities and strong tolerance to cold, heat, hunger and drought. Snails have a wide range of diets, including all kinds of vegetables, weeds, melon and fruit peels, crop stems and leaves, flowers, juicy fruits, etc.

2. How to breed snails?

1. Living environment

First, you need to find a box, preferably a breathable sealed box, and put paper towels on the bottom of the box, preferably odorless paper towels, and then spray it with water, because snails need a humid environment, otherwise they will dry out. In addition, snails do not like sunlight, and the room temperature between 25 and 30 degrees is the most suitable environment for snails.

2. Food

Because snails are omnivores, they like to eat vegetable leaves and fruit slices, but they cannot contain salt because snails are afraid of salt. Generally speaking, you should feed snails three times a day. Before feeding, check whether the paper towel is clean. If it is dirty, you have to replace it with a new wet paper towel before feeding the snail.

3. Winter management

Hibernation can be ended under artificial temperature and humidity control. If the breeding conditions are not met, when the temperature drops to around 15℃, insulation treatment should be carried out according to local conditions. If it is moved indoors, the breeding soil should be thickened to 25 cm and cotton wool should be used for insulation.

Additional information:

Breeding points:

1. Temperature

16～40℃, 25℃ is the best, usually it can be higher but not lower. Heating must be done with ground dragon fire channel, and it should be prepared all year round, especially in late spring and early summer, to prevent sudden temperature drop, it is best to use heating if conditions permit, and do not use stove heating.

2. Humidity

The surface humidity of the breeding soil should be maintained at 25% ~ 35%, and the relative humidity of the air should be 85% ~ 90%. It can be wet but not dry. To control humidity and retain moisture, cover the top with plastic cloth.

3. To prevent dry wind and cold air from blowing in directly, the entrance should have double doors, hanging cloth and wind shield.

4. Resolutely control the entry of odorous gases into the breeding grounds.

5. The pH of the breeding soil must be controlled at 6.5-7.5. Do not use contaminated sandy soil that has been treated with pesticides or chemicals.

6. The breeding container must have good water permeability and air permeability.

3. Methods and techniques for land snail breeding?

1. Suitable environment. In the process of raising snails, mix leaf mold, peat soil and fine sand to prepare the soil, and place the breeding container in a cool and ventilated place, keep the temperature at around 23 degrees, and the air humidity at 60 to 70 percent. Pay attention to the snails raised in the open air, and take shading measures for them.

2. Feeding. Snails are omnivorous and partial eaters. During the breeding process, they can be fed with various vegetable leaves, fruit peels, wheat flour, white beans and other foods, and the types of food should be changed regularly. Do not feed a single food to avoid poor growth of snails. In addition, irritating foods should not be fed to snails.

3. Daily maintenance. When raising snails, you must ensure that the breeding environment is clean and sanitary to prevent bacteria from growing, which is not conducive to the growth and health of the snails. Usually, you should clean the box every three to four days to remove food residues, snail feces, etc. in the box. Note that leaves and branches need to be placed in the box to provide a place for the snails to crawl and play.

4. Can snails be raised without soil?

Yes. Snails can be raised without soil, but it is recommended to raise them with soil. Soil helps to keep the environment moist and promote the healthy growth of snails. It is best to spread some sterilized soil in the container before feeding snails, spray water regularly, and replace new soil every one or two months to maintain soil moisture.

However, snails like cool and humid places. Without soil, moisture is easily lost, so it is best to raise snails with soil. Humidity is very important, especially for small snails.

5. How to keep snails at home?

1. Living environment First, find a box, preferably a breathable sealed box, and put paper towels on the bottom of the box, preferably odorless paper towels, and then spray it with water, because snails need a humid environment, otherwise they will dry out. In addition, snails do not like sunlight, and the room temperature between 25 and 30 degrees is the most suitable environment for snails.

2. Food: Snails are omnivores and like to eat vegetable leaves and fruit slices, but they cannot contain salt because they are afraid of salt. Generally speaking, you should feed snails three times a day. Before feeding, check whether the paper towel is clean. If it is dirty, you should replace it with a new wet paper towel before feeding the snail.

3. Winter management can be released from hibernation under artificial temperature and humidity control. If the breeding conditions are not met, when the temperature drops to about 15℃, insulation treatment should be carried out according to local conditions. If it is moved indoors, the breeding soil should be thickened to 25 cm and cotton wool should be used for insulation.

6. How to raise giant snails?

1. Breeding environment The breeding room should be dark and humid. Snails like darkness, not because they don't need sunlight, but to avoid direct sunlight. For example, they can be raised in buildings, bungalows, basements, air-raid shelters, etc. Each group occupies 1 square meter.

2. Customization of breeding boxes: The breeding practice of snail farmers across the country has proved that a breeding box with a volume of 40*50*10cm can breed about 100 species of snails. A group of species of snails (200) can have two such wooden boxes, or it can be customized according to actual conditions (the wooden box is preferably made of odorless poplar, willow, or birch). Plastic basins, brick pools, etc. can also be used as substitutes.

3. Requirements for breeding soil: Finer river sand is better for growing snails. For young cattle, you can add humus-rich, loose and moist garden soil, but it must not contain pest eggs, and must not be contaminated by harmful substances such as fertilizers and pesticides.

4. Temperature control: The temperature can be controlled above 12 degrees to mate and lay eggs. 15℃～25℃ is the most suitable temperature for reproduction. The temperature is 5 degrees below zero and above 32 degrees, and it enters a dormant state. Therefore, we must do everything possible to ensure that the indoor temperature is above 15 degrees, so that more eggs can be laid and economic benefits can be improved. Under suitable conditions, the large snail can breed 3 to 5 times a year, and each breeding bull can produce more than 4 kilograms of commercial cattle per year.

5. Ensuring humidity is the core of management. Indoor air humidity should be controlled within the range of 70% to 85%. The breeding soil can be kneaded into a ball and will fall apart when touched (this is a sign of 30% to 40% humidity). The humidity of the breeding soil for breeding cattle can be 30%. 35% to 40% is best for commercial cattle. The thickness is generally 800 meters.

6. Feeding good feed is the guarantee of success. Snails are omnivorous animals. Green feed: such as cabbage, lettuce, sunflower leaves, melon leaves, bean leaves, tomatoes, eggplants, etc.

Juicy feed: such as various melon peels, fruit tubers, cucumbers, potatoes, carrots, etc. Add some concentrated feed. Snails have a wide range of diets, but their appetite is small. A group of snails only eats two large cabbage leaves a day. Feed snails once every two days, and commercial snails once a day. It is best to feed at dusk.

7. Breeding of snails Snails are hermaphroditic lower-level mollusks. When the breeding bulls are sexually mature, they mate with each other and lay eggs regardless of gender. After mating, the breeding bulls start to dig holes and lay eggs about 10 days later, which takes 1 to 2 days. Collect the egg masses and put them in a half-bottle of wet sand for natural incubation. The hatching will be completed in 12 to 15 days.

8. Management of Commercial Snails In the process of breeding free-range snails, managing young and growing snails well is the key to success.

① Keep the breeding box clean and sanitary.

② Maintain a reasonable density to prevent overcrowding. 2,000 to 3,000 snails per square meter is appropriate, and the boxes should be divided in time as the snails grow.

③ The temperature and humidity should be controlled well. The temperature should be generally controlled between 12℃ and 30℃, and the moisture content of the breeding soil should be 40%.

④ Pay attention to ventilation.

7. Can snails be kept in water?

Only water snails can be raised in water. Water snails are usually only the size of small field snails. They are very good at removing algae, so yours is probably not one of them.

Others will not work, they will die if soaked in water. Use damp sand or damp moss, bark or other bedding materials, and keep them moist. If you don't create a landscape, but just keep them for fun, you can put water, but only a thin layer of water on the bottom. It can't be stuffy, there must be air holes, and a lid that can be locked. Don't underestimate them, they are very powerful. Otherwise, they will crawl out overnight. No strong light. There must be a shelter in the container for them to hide.

8. How to raise wild snails and how long can they live?

The wild snails picked up need to be provided with a moist, cool place for breeding, maintaining a temperature of 16-30 degrees and 60% humidity, feeding vegetables and fruits daily, and keeping away from the sun and salt. Snails are easily killed when exposed to salt and sunlight.

1. Breeding environment. The breeding room should be dark and humid. Snails like darkness, not because they don't need sunlight, but because they should avoid direct sunlight. For example, they can be raised in buildings, bungalows, basements, air-raid shelters, etc.

2. Custom-made breeding boxes. Or according to the actual situation (wooden boxes are best made of odorless poplar, willow, or birch). Plastic basins, brick pools, etc. can also be used as substitutes.

3. Requirements for breeding soil. It is better to use fine river sand for breeding snails. For young snails, you can add garden soil that is rich in humus, loose and moist, but it must not contain pest eggs, and must not be contaminated by harmful substances such as fertilizers and pesticides.

4. Temperature control. When the temperature is controlled above 12 degrees, they can mate and lay eggs. 15℃ to 25℃ is the most suitable temperature for reproduction. When the temperature is below 5 degrees above zero and above 32 degrees, they will enter a dormant state.

5. Ensuring humidity is the core of management. Indoor air humidity should be controlled within the range of 70% to 85%. The breeding soil can be kneaded into a ball and will fall apart when touched (this is a sign of 30% to 40% humidity). The humidity of the breeding soil for breeding cattle can be 30%. 35% to 40% is best for commercial cattle. The thickness is generally 800 meters.

6. Feeding good feed is the guarantee of success. Snails are omnivorous animals, green feed: such as cabbage, lettuce, sunflower leaves, melon leaves, bean leaves, tomatoes, eggplants, etc.; juicy feed: such as various melon peels, fruit tubers, cucumbers, potatoes, carrots, etc.