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Post by snailpreson on Jul 7, 2016 22:35:11 GMT
Hey everyone! ADMIN please move this if in the wrong spot as I have no clue where this should have gone! Sorry in advance! So about two years ago I first got interested in snails but decided not to keep them at that time but I had told my family about my interest and you know what they did two years after the fact? They dumped a slug on me! So now we have Samwise the leopard slug. But the issue remains that I have no idea how to care for this little guy! the internet while holding a plethora of info about snails holds basically none about slugs. I currently have him in a 15 gallon fish tank with a lid on it. And am currently feeding him a mix of banana, cucumber, carrot, and lettuce. So my questions are these, do slugs need a calcium source? What is the best fruit/veggie to feed? I have heard about fish flakes for snails are these ok for slugs as well? What about snail jello? Is there anything in snail food recipes that I would need to avoid? Any advice or tips would be welcome thanks in advance!
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Post by GrandTouringShell on Jul 9, 2016 1:48:05 GMT
I'm no slug expert, but I'll try and answer these questions to the best of my ability.
Q: Do slugs need a calcium source? A: Not entirely sure about this, but I know snails do to build their shells. Try offering a small cuttlebone and see what happens.
Q: What is the best fruit/veggie to feed? A: Apples, pears, carrots, squash, radishes, lettuce, sweet potato and many others. It's best to avoid or limit things that are high in oxalic acid like spinach.
Q: I have heard about fish flakes for snails are these ok for slugs as well? A: This depends on the ingredients and salt content, so if your intentions are to give them this for a source of protein, you're probably safer with raw, unsalted almonds, peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.
Q: What about snail jello? Is there anything in snail food recipes that I would need to avoid? Any advice or tips would be welcome thanks in advance! A: I don't know what snail jello is, but normal human jelly would be unsuitable for them. Avoid recipes that have too much sodium, preservatives or other unnecessary things.
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Post by etana on Jul 9, 2016 3:55:34 GMT
Slugs use a little bit of calcium, but nothing like the amount snails need. It's good to have the option in the tank.
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