Giant african and giant south american land snails are exotic pets.
Do giant african land snails need a heat mat.
Many people use heat mats throughout the winter as well.
If placed underneath the.
I do spray warm water from the kettle sometimes on the side of the tank it s nearly cool kind of warm to the touch.
You stick them underneath the glass not on the inside and they wouldn t need heat in the summer just the winter.
The millipedes thermostat have been set to 26 and the s.
Habistat heat mat rain forest substrate ventilated lid basking spot lamp optional chalk rock cork bark log repti rock water dish a cage suitable for giant african land snails opening to the shell which then hardens to a crisp membrane.
The first thing you ll need is a generic heat mat for mounting outside of the tank.
You should also keep the ambient temperature between 71 and 73 degrees fahrenheit or place a heating pad under half the tank to ensure the snail is warm enough but has someplace to go if it.
This is a parasite of rats but the larvae is passed to snails when snails eat infected rat droppings.
Our giant african land snail gary doesn t have a heat pad and he s doing well.
You can find a good heat mat suitable for most tanks or terrariums in your local pet shop or on amazon.
If placed in tepid water this membrane dissolves and the snail becomes active once again.
Like many slugs and snails giant african land snails are capable of carrying a parasite known as rat lungworm angiostrongylus cantonensis.
If the tank is in a cold room a heat mat can be used to maintain the temperature of your snail s habitat.
Regardless of their age giant african land snails should be kept at a temperature of between 20 29 degrees celsius which usually means a heat mat is required especially in colder months.
This is best provided by using the enclosed komodo advanced heat mat.
Will probably a ect snails as well.
The aes is occasionally asked about parasites carried by giant african land snails.
As giant african land snails are originally from a tropical climate they should be kept at around 20 29 degrees celcius 68 84 fahrenheit but no more than this.
The temperature and humidity of your house is not going to match their native environment but in order for them to be healthy happy and loved pets you need to make that happen.
To care for a giant african land snails get an aquarium for it with a tight fitting lid and line the bottom of it with 1 to 2 inches of damp compost.
