CATDOLL : CATDOLL: How to prepare soil for snail breeding (video on how to prepare soil for snail breeding)

1. How should I care for my snail? He burrowed into the soil?

Breeding Techniques of White Jade Snail

1. Living environment

Like other snails, the white jade snail likes to live in a dark, humid, loose and humus-rich environment. It hides during the day and comes out at night. It is afraid of light and heat, and is most afraid of direct sunlight. It is extremely sensitive to the environment. When the humidity and temperature are not suitable, the snail will retract its body into the shell and secrete mucus to form a protective film to seal the shell mouth to overcome the interference of the adverse environment. When the environment is suitable, the protective film will automatically dissolve and resume activity. Therefore, during the breeding process, attention should be paid to the influence of temperature and humidity. The suitable temperature is 16℃～30℃, humidity is 60%～85%, soil humidity is about 40%, and pH is 5～7. When the temperature is below 15℃ and above 35℃, it will hibernate and stop growing and reproducing.

2. Diet of White Jade Snail

Various green plants and bran can be used as food. Generally, they are fed with broad-leaved plants such as cabbage, green vegetables, and lettuce in spring; in summer, they can be fed with large amounts of sugar cane, sunflower leaves, and various melon and fruit peels; in autumn, the temperature is low and the appetite decreases, so they can be fed with some vegetable leaves, potato chips, etc. White Jade Snails do not eat grass or weeds, and refuse to eat onions, leeks, and garlic, which have pungent tastes.

In order to speed up the growth rate and increase the egg-laying rate, it is best to add 10% to 15% of wheat bran, rice bran, bean curd residue and other concentrates to the feed, but its digestive ability is weak and it is not easy to feed wheat flour, rice flour and other concentrates rich in starch. Some mineral feeds such as stone powder and shell powder can also be added to the feed to meet the needs of snail growth. Concentrated feed should be crushed, and fruits and tubers should be cut into slices before feeding. Pay attention to the diversity of food to prevent anorexia. Feeding should be done in the evening, and spray with water to wake up before feeding.

3. Reproduction

The white jade snail is hermaphroditic and mates with different sexes. It can reproduce all year round in artificial breeding as long as the temperature and humidity are suitable. It usually takes 6 months from hatching to sexual maturity. It can lay eggs 15 to 20 days after mating and fertilization, and lay the eggs in the cave. The eggs are the size of mung beans, covered with a layer of shiny white membrane. Each time, 100 to 200 eggs are laid, and the young snails can hatch in 8 to 15 days. The lifespan is generally 5 to 6 years.

The incubation temperature is 20℃～30℃, and the humidity is 80%～90%. If there is mud or feces on the eggs, do not scrub them, because there is a protective film around the eggs to prevent bacteria and microorganisms from invading. Put the eggs in a basin, put soil on top, flatten the soil, and make the humidity consistent with the breeding soil. The eggs are evenly laid, covered with a wet cloth, and then the basin mouth is sealed with a film. After 8 to 15 days, the young snails will emerge from the shell. If there is still no young snail after 25 days, it is a failure.

4. Feeding and management

(1) Breeding method: According to the breeding site and equipment, it can be roughly divided into two types: outdoor open type and indoor closed type. For outdoor breeding, ditches can be dug or greenhouses can be built. If trench breeding is adopted, the trench should be built in a sunny place away from the wind, 50 to 70 cm deep, 2 meters wide, and the length should be determined according to the breeding quantity. The trench should be high on one side and low on the other side with a slight slope. It should be covered with film and bamboo curtains to prevent escape and prevent damage from natural enemies such as frogs and birds. For indoor breeding, soil pots, plastic boxes, wooden boxes, cement pools, etc. can be used, and they should be sealed with sand covers, wet cloths, films, etc. to keep moisture and prevent rats.

(2) Preparation of breeding soil: The breeding soil should be moist, loose and fertile. Therefore, it is best to use uncontaminated farmland soil and yellow sand, add a small amount of stone powder and mix, expose to the sun for 3 to 5 days for disinfection and sieve for use. The soil ratio is: 30% fine soil, 30% sand, 20% yellow sand, 15% coal ash, 5% stone powder. After adding water, the humidity is about 40%, that is, it can be lumped together with a hand and will fall apart with a blow. The thickness of the soil in the pot is divided into: 10 cm for adult snails, 7 cm for growing snails, and 3 cm for young snails. The breeding soil should be replaced once every 1 to 2 months.

(3) Feeding method: Feed young snails with some fresh and tender leaves and some concentrated feed. The temperature should not be lower than 20℃ and should be controlled at 25℃~30℃. Do not allow for excessive temperature changes. Do not spray water directly on young snails. Calcium-containing foods should not be lacking in the feed. After one month, transfer them to adult snail breeding basins. The stocking density should be changed from dense to sparse as the individuals continue to grow. Stock 400~500 snails per square meter, and 200~250 snails before harvesting. A 60×30×25 cm breeding box can hold 100 snails. After 5~6 months, when the shell height is 4 cm and the weight is 40 grams, they can be harvested.

2. French white jade snail breeding?

White jade snails are hermaphroditic and mate with different sexes. Artificial breeding can reproduce all year round as long as the temperature and humidity are well controlled. Young snails reach sexual maturity at 6 months old, and lay eggs 10 to 15 days after mating and fertilization. Most of the eggs are laid in caves, on vegetable leaves or sponges in clumps. The eggs are oval, with a milky white calcareous shell, slightly larger than mung beans. Each time, about 100 to 200 eggs are laid, and 3 to 8 nests are produced annually. After the eggs are laid, they can be collected and placed in a basin or wooden box for incubation. The mucus and feces on the eggs do not need to be scrubbed. Pad the bottom of the eggs with breeding soil and cover the soil with wet cotton cloth or sponge, evenly arrange the eggs on it, cover with wet cloth, and then seal the basin mouth with plastic film. The young snails can be hatched in 8 to 15 days. The temperature must be maintained at 20 to 30 degrees Celsius and the humidity must be maintained at 80% to 90% during incubation.

Breeding and management techniques of white jade snail

Feeding method

1. Open-air breeding: You can use farmland, plow the soil to make it fine, plant broad-leaved trees around to provide shade, and use nets to prevent snails from escaping. You can also use the roof of a flat-roofed house, pad it with more than 10 cm of loose soil, plant a few grapes around, build a frame to provide shade, and use nets to block the surrounding areas. The advantage of this breeding method is that the air is fresh, the humidity is good, the snails grow fast, and the disease is less. Pay attention to timely watering during droughts to keep the soil moist. Drain water in time when there is a lot of rain. Pay attention to the harm of natural enemies and wild animals, especially those who keep dogs and cats at home.

2. Indoor breeding: divided into flat breeding and three-dimensional breeding. For flat breeding, bricks are used to build a 2-3 square meter square indoors, about 25 cm high, and covered with loose soil of more than 10 cm. For three-dimensional breeding, wooden boxes and shelves are prepared first. More than 10 cm of loose soil is placed in the box, and layers are placed on the shelf. The box is about 25 cm high, and the length depends on the needs. Note: Open the doors and windows for ventilation every day. Pay attention to adjusting the temperature and soil humidity, and keep the soil clean and indoor hygiene. Both the box and the pool should be covered with a breathable net to prevent the snails from escaping.

3. Plastic greenhouse breeding: Choose an open space of 30 meters long and 6 meters wide, and plow it once. Build a 30 cm high wall around it, and build a bow-shaped greenhouse on it with doors at the front and back. After the plowed soil in the greenhouse is leveled and fine, it can be used for breeding. The advantage of this breeding method is that it is easy to adjust the temperature and prevent natural enemies. However, it should be noted that in the hot season, shading equipment should be added to keep the soil moist and air convection, so as to discharge carbon dioxide in time.

Breeding and management techniques of white jade snail

Preparation of feeding soil

1. Compound garden soil: 30% uncontaminated garden soil, 30% sand, 20% yellow sand, 15% coal ash, 5% stone powder, mix and grind, expose to the sun for 3-5 days for disinfection and insecticide, sieve, and then add water to make the humidity about 40%, that is, it can be kneaded into a ball and fall apart with a blow. The thickness of the soil in the pot is: 10cm for adult snails, 7cm for growing snails, and 3cm for young snails. It should be replaced once every 1-2 months of feeding.

2. Sponge replacement method: Spread a 5cm layer of sponge on the bottom of the pool or box, and keep it 4 times its own weight in water. Clean up leftover food every day and clean up feces once every 3 days.

Breeding and management techniques of white jade snail

Feeding method

For young snails under 1 month old, they should be fed with some fresh and tender leaves. The concentrated feed should be softened with boiling water and stuck on the leaves. Feed once a day. The optimum temperature should be controlled at 25-30℃. The temperature difference between day and night should not be large. When spraying water, do not spray the young snails directly. In addition to green feed, growing snails should be fed with more concentrated feed, and trace elements and additives should be added. The daily feeding amount is 7% to 10% of the snail's body weight. Feed should be placed in a food rack or food bowl to clean up the residue. The stocking density increases from dense to sparse with the increase of individuals, 400 to 200 per square meter. A 60×30×25cm breeding box can hold 100 snails. After 5 to 6 months, they can be harvested when the shell height is 4cm and the weight is more than 40g.

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. What should be put in the box for raising snails?

The aquarium has two water tanks, which is suitable for raising 10 snails. Put soft sand inside to keep it moist. Snails hibernate during the day and should be covered at night to prevent them from running away.

Preparation of breeding soil: compound garden soil

30% uncontaminated garden soil, 30% sandy soil, 20% yellow sand, 15% coal ash, 5% stone powder, mix and grind, expose to the sun for 3-5 days to disinfect and kill insects, sieve, and then add water to make the humidity around 40%, that is, it can be kneaded into a ball and fall apart with a blow. The thickness of the soil in the pot is: 10cm for adult snails, 7cm for growing snails, and 3cm for young snails. Change it once every 1-2 months of feeding.

5. How to choose and process the soil for snail breeding?

Snails, like other terrestrial mollusks, have the habit of living, laying eggs and hatching in the soil. They are also soil animals and like to eat humus and suck water in the soil, especially young snails. Therefore, when breeding snails artificially, the disinfection and laying thickness of the soil for snail breeding are particularly important.

Disinfection of breeding soil

(1) High temperature treatment

① Sunlight disinfection: Place the prepared breeding soil on a clean cement floor, wooden board, iron sheet or plastic film, spread a thin layer, and expose it to the sun for 3 to 15 days to kill a large number of pathogen spores, hyphae, pest eggs, pests, nematodes, etc.

②Steam sterilization: There are two methods: steam sterilization and sterilization cabinet sterilization.

Steaming sterilization: Put the breeding soil in the steamer and heat it to 60-100℃ for 30-60 minutes.

Disinfection in a disinfection cabinet: Convert a large gasoline barrel or box with a lid into a steam disinfection cabinet, insert a pipe through its wall, and connect it to a steam furnace (heating boiler, etc.). Then put the breeding soil into the cabinet (barrel), open the air inlet valve, and let the steam enter the gap between the soil layers (be careful not to seal the lid too tightly to prevent explosion). After 30 minutes, most bacteria, fungi, nematodes and insects can be killed, and most weed seeds can lose their vitality.

③Boiling disinfection: Pour the breeding soil into the pot, add water and boil for 30 to 60 minutes, then filter out the water and let it dry until the temperature reaches a suitable level.

④Boiling water disinfection: Pour the breeding soil into an iron bucket, fill it with 100℃ boiling water until the soil is submerged, then cover and seal it overnight to kill ants, centipedes, eggs of miscellaneous insects, germs in the soil, and destroy residual pesticides. The next day, pour out the soil in the bucket, filter the water, crush it, dry it, and place it in the breeding box or pool.

⑤ Fire burning (frying) disinfection: Put the breeding soil in an iron pot or iron plate and burn it with fire. After the soil particles become dry, burn it for another 0.5 to 2 hours. This can completely kill the bacteria and pests in the soil.

(2) Chemical treatment

①Formaldehyde (Formalin): There are 3 treatment methods.

Treatment 1: Sprinkle 40% formaldehyde (400-500 ml) diluted with 50 times water evenly on each square meter of the breeding soil, then pile up the soil, cover with plastic film, and seal for 24-48 hours. Remove the covering, spread the soil, and wait until the formaldehyde gas is completely volatilized.

Treatment 2: Spray the breeding soil with 0.5% formaldehyde, mix well and pile it up, seal it with plastic film for 5 to 7 days, then peel off the film to allow the smell of the medicine to evaporate.

Treatment 3: Sand and gravel breeding soil can be directly soaked in 50-100 times formaldehyde solution for 2-4 hours. After draining the liquid, rinse it with clean water 2-3 times.

②Sulfur powder: There are 2 processing methods.

Treatment 1: Apply 80-90 grams of sulfur powder per square meter of breeding soil and mix well.

Treatment 2: Sprinkle 25-30 grams per square meter on the plowed land and turn the land to kill the bacteria.

③ Lime powder: Use lime powder to disinfect the breeding soil, which can kill insects and sterilize, and also neutralize the acidity of the soil. There are two treatment methods.

Treatment 1: Apply 90-120 grams of lime powder per square meter of breeding soil and mix thoroughly.

Treatment 2: Sprinkle lime powder at a dosage of 30 to 40 grams per square meter on the plowed land for disinfection.

④ Carbendazim: Apply 40g of 50% carbendazim powder per square meter of breeding soil, mix well and cover with film for 2 to 3 days. After removing the film, wait for the smell of the medicine to evaporate.

⑤ Mancozeb: Apply 60g of 65% Mancozeb powder per square meter of breeding soil, mix well and cover with plastic film for 2 to 3 days. After removing the film, wait for the smell of the medicine to evaporate.

⑥ Chloropicrin: stack the breeding soil or substrate layer by layer, 20 to 30 cm per layer, evenly spread 50 ml of chloropicrin per square meter per layer, and stack up to 3 to 4 layers. After quickly stacking, cover with plastic film and seal. Keep it for 10 days when the temperature is above 20℃, and keep it for 15 days when the temperature is above 15℃, then remove the film and turn it over several times to fully disperse the chloropicrin.

⑦N-methylnaphthalene and methylamine mixture: Apply 5% N-methylnaphthalene and methylamine, 6% snail ester, 5% diazinon and 3% marathon mixture to the breeding soil and mix well. It can kill ants, centipedes, ground beetles, burying beetles and mold in the soil.

⑧Phoxim: When underground pests in the soil of the snail breeding area are seriously harmful, you can use 0.1 kg of 50% phoxim and add 10 kg of bait to make poison bait, and spread it on the breeding ground to lure and kill the snails.

⑨ Trichlorfon: When underground pests in the soil of the snail breeding area are seriously harmful, you can use 0.5 kg of 90% trichlorfon crystals and add 50 kg of bait to make poison bait, and spread it on the breeding ground to lure and kill the snails.

⑩Others: Lime chloride, methyl bromide, benomyl, etc. can also be used for soil disinfection.

Note: Wear a mask and gloves when performing drug disinfection to prevent the drug from being inhaled into the mouth and contacting the skin. Rinse your mouth after work and wash your hands and face carefully with soap.

(3) Equipment processing

① Microwave disinfection machine: Use a microwave disinfection machine consisting of a 30-kilowatt high-wave radiation device and a microwave radiation plate to disinfect the breeding soil.

② Flame soil disinfection machine: This machine uses gasoline as fuel to heat the soil, which can make the soil temperature reach 79-87°C, which can kill various pathogenic microorganisms and pests.

6. How to raise newly hatched white jade snails?

1. Temperature. The temperature of white jade snails should be between 20 and 30 degrees, and the best temperature should be between 26 and 28 degrees.

2. Humidity. The indoor air humidity is 75%-95%, and the soil humidity is 35%-45%. (Mud in containers such as snail boxes) Soak the wooden box in water for 2-3 hours before using it.

3. Soil ratio. It is best to choose garden soil that is prone to obesity or soil rich in organic matter as feed soil. Dry it in the sun and break it up. Old lime accounts for 5%. The method of preparing old lime: soak fresh lime in water and expose it repeatedly for more than 2 months. If you wear it with your nose, you can use it without smelling the irritating smell.

7. How to feed white jade snails?

1. Feeding method

Indoor breeding can be done in buckets, basins and other containers, which can be sealed with wet cloth, gauze, or film. This can not only ensure humidity and temperature but also prevent rodent damage.

2. Preparation of breeding soil

Mix 30% uncontaminated sand, 30% farmland soil, 20% yellow sand, 15% coal ash, and 5% stone powder and place in the sun to dry. After 3 to 5 days, add a little water to keep the humidity at around 40%. Put the soil in a pot. The soil for breeding young snails should be 3cm, for adult snails should be 10cm, and for growing snails should be 7cm. Change the soil every 1 to 2 months.

3. Feeding method

Young snails under one month old are mainly fed some tender vegetable leaves. If they are to be fed with feed, the concentrated feed should be scalded in boiling water and then stuck on the leaves. In addition to green feed, growing snails should also be fed some concentrated feed, and some trace elements and additives should also be added.

4. Winter management

Hibernation can be ended in an environment where the temperature can be controlled. If it cannot be controlled and the temperature is below 15°, the fish can be kept indoors and the soil can be thickened to 25cm, and cotton wool can be laid on the outside to keep it warm.