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Giant African Land Snail
Ease of care: Beginner
The Giant African Land Snail (Achatina fulica) is a species of large land snail that belongs in the Achatinidae family. Like their name suggests, Giant African Land Snails are terrestrial species living on the forest floor amongst the debris and leaf litter. In captivity, provide good moist substrate and leaf-litter in their enclosure. This species is considered a pest in many countries and internationally is the most invasive species of snail.
Adult Size
Up to 8" (20cm)
Life Span
Up to 10 years
Diet
Herbivore
Temperament
Beginner
Humidity
70-90%
Background Temp
20-25°C (68-77°F)
Basking Spot
Not Needed
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Preparing for your
Giant African Land Snail
Jungle Bio
- 100% natural
- Designed to create perfect planted terrariums
- Ideal for creating bioactive setups
- Added activated carbon works to balance out the Ph levels
- Packed in 100% recyclable and biodegradable paper bags
Glass Terrarium
- Suitable for reptiles, amphibians and inverts that would benefit from a tropical or humid environment
- Blacked out back and sides
- Perfect for Bioactive Set Ups
- Waterproof base
- Safe for overhead heat sources
- Lockable doors
- Easy to assemble (flat-pack models only)
- Front opening doors (larger models only)
- Available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes
