Pet Snails
Pet snails are snails that can be kept as pets. However, popular snails that many aquarists and snail enthusiasts keep at home are:
- Nerite snails.
- Mystery snails.
- Apple snails.
- Garden snails.
They are low-maintenance and can be kept in a small tank or container, fed a diet of vegetables, fruits, and calcium supplements. Snails are also fascinating to observe, as they move slowly and have unique behaviors like hibernation and egg-laying.
It is important to note that some species of snails are considered invasive in certain regions, and it may be illegal to keep them as pets or release them into the wild.
Facts
Snails are gastropod mollusks that belong to the same family as clams and oysters and are found worldwide. They are herbivorous and omnivorous and are known for their slow movement.
Even though they are hermaphrodites, a snail must mate with another snail to fertilize its eggs. They are important in the food chain and are considered pests due to their damage to crops and gardens. Snails are used in scientific research, particularly in studies of genetics and evolution.
