CATDOLL : CATDOLL: What is the best way to raise snails?

1. What are the methods and techniques for breeding land snails?

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.

2. What kind of cage should be used to keep snails?

Generally, boxes are used for breeding. When choosing a box, you must choose a box with good light transmittance, because this will make it easier for us to better observe the growth of the snails. The specific size of the box should also be determined according to the number and size of the snails. Try to choose some larger boxes so that the snails have more space to move around. At the same time, leave a few small holes to keep the box ventilated. After choosing the box, we must spread some soil at the bottom of them. The soil must be fertile and soft.

3. 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.

4. I want to know what conditions are needed for snail farming?

1. Breeding environment The breeding room should be dark and humid. Snails like darkness, not that they do not need sunlight, but to avoid direct strong light. 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 snails, and a group of snails (200) can have two such wooden boxes, or it can be customized according to actual conditions (wooden boxes are preferably made of odorless poplar, willow, and birch). Plastic basins, brick pools, etc. can also be used as substitutes. 3. Requirements for breeding soil It is better to use finer river sand for breeding snails. Young cattle can add vegetable garden soil rich in humus and loose and moist, but it must not contain pest eggs, and it must not be contaminated by harmful substances such as fertilizers and pesticides. 4. Temperature control: When the temperature is controlled above 12 degrees, mating and laying eggs are possible. 15℃～25℃ is the most suitable temperature for reproduction. When the temperature is 5 degrees below zero and above 32 degrees, the snails will enter 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 snail can breed 3 to 5 times a year, and each breeder can produce more than 4 kilograms of commercial cattle per year. 5. Ensuring humidity is the core of management. The 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 diet, but a small appetite. A group of snails eat only two large cabbage leaves a day. Feed the snails once every two days, and the commercial cattle are fed once a day. It is best to put the feed at dusk. 7. Breeding of snails Snails are hermaphroditic lower molluscs. When the breeding cattle are sexually mature, after cross-breeding, regardless of male or female, they all lay eggs. After the breeding cattle mate, they start to dig holes and lay eggs about 10 days later, and it takes 1 to 2 days to lay eggs. Collect the egg masses and put them in a half-bottle of wet sand for natural incubation. The hatching is completed in 12 to 15 days. 8. Management of Commercial Snails In the process of raising free-range snails, managing young and growing snails well is the key to success. ① Keep the breeding box clean and hygienic. ② Maintain a reasonable density to prevent crowding. 2,000 to 3,000 snails per square meter is appropriate, and the boxes should be divided in time as the snails grow. ③ Control the temperature and humidity. The temperature is generally controlled between 12℃ and 30℃, and the moisture content of the breeding soil is preferably 40%. ④ Pay attention to ventilation. [1]

5. 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.

6. How to breed snails?

1About breeding equipment

For pet snails, in order to have a better viewing effect, we often use some transparent utensils, such as plastic and glass. The size of the utensils should not be too large, because the activity range of snails is not large, and a small fish tank of more than ten centimeters is best.

2 About Food

Pet snails are different from commercial snails, so we don't need to buy professional feed to raise them. We can just feed them some fruits and vegetable leaves. For example, cabbage leaves are a good choice. Generally, when feeding, just rinse the leaves clean.

3. About humidity

When you prepare the equipment for breeding, lay a layer of gauze on the bottom, which is the same as the one on the window. Then use a spray bottle to humidify it every day to prevent it from getting sick. Do not add water to the bottom of the container, as it is easy to breed bacteria and cause the snail to get sick.

4 About lighting

Snails don't like strong light. They like warm, humid and shaded places. So when breeding them, be careful not to expose them to strong light, otherwise they will die.

5. About Temperature

The most suitable breeding temperature is between 16 and 30 degrees. Dear, you must control the temperature well.

7. How to feed snails? Are plastic boxes not suitable for them to live in?

This is very simple. Prepare a large square fish tank and cover it with 5-8 cm deep fine sand. Mix it with water, squeeze it with your hands, and gently spread it. Cover it with a layer of window screen or glass, but use a spray bottle to spray water every day to keep the tank moist. It should also be placed in a cool place. Snails can eat some leafy vegetables such as cabbage and lettuce in the tank. If you want your snails to grow well, it is best to cut the vegetables and mix them with cornmeal. Take your time and you will get better. I wish you success in raising snails.