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Post by stephenie191 on Aug 19, 2008 17:06:48 GMT
Found this in the garden, It's wierd because i only found out those striped helix were found in this country, i think this may be one, as it has stripes, any ideas? ;D Vivid patterns for such a young snail   |
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Post by Kevin on Aug 19, 2008 17:26:13 GMT
possibly a young Helix aspersa, or Cepaea nemoralis or hortensis. The striped ones are Cepaea nemoralis and hortensis, though they can also be plain shelled.
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Post by stephenie191 on Aug 19, 2008 18:03:23 GMT
possibly a young Helix aspersa, or Cepaea nemoralis or hortensis. The striped ones are Cepaea nemoralis and hortensis, though they can also be plain shelled. Could i keep hold of it, see what it turns out to be, does anyone do this? |
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Post by Kevin on Aug 19, 2008 19:16:38 GMT
possibly a young Helix aspersa, or Cepaea nemoralis or hortensis. The striped ones are Cepaea nemoralis and hortensis, though they can also be plain shelled. Could i keep hold of it, see what it turns out to be, does anyone do this? you could do, it isnt illegal to collect and keep Helix aspersa or Cepaea species. |
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Post by AlienSnail on Aug 19, 2008 22:22:56 GMT
I find that Cepaea like nettles, cucumber and baby sweetcorn best out of everything I've tried them with, and respond well to a good spray with water each evening. Other people have kept these before too so maybe they have some helpful tips (if you want any!)
I've only kept Helix Aspersa very briefly so i can't comment on how to keep them.
It will be interesting to see what he looks like when he grows.
Good luck x
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