Heat mats?

[jane]

Hi guys,

When I got my snails (achatina fulica I believe) I was told that I wouldn't need a heat mat.

However, I'm seeing more and more people using heat mats with their snails - so should I be using one? If so are there any types which are better than others?

I'm not sure of the temperature in the room, but I would think it's usually been 20 - 22 C.

Thanks

[spook]

If your snails are happy and active and eating then i would say that you are ok without,esp now it's hopefully getting warmer!......maybe just get one to help you through the colder months?!

a good idea would be to get a thermometer for the tank and see what the actual temp is now.....but as i said before if your snails are happy then that's the important bit..fulica are pretty adaptable to differing temps!

[jane]

Thanks - I will get a thermometer then I think. Are there any types which would be better than others?

The snails seem happy - they are active, eat lots etc.

[spook]

There are different types of thermometers ,just depends which one you prefer..........try this place,
www.cornishcrispa.com/
;D