{"title":"Propagation – Beginners","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe breed our own so that no one has to take anything from nature. This is animal welfare in action: the animals in the wild stay where they belong, and you get healthy snails that have been accustomed to living with people from the very beginning. These ones are especially easy to care for and perfect if you are just starting out.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gefleckte-weinbergschnecke-cornu-aspersum-albino-jungtier","title":"Garden snail (Cornu aspersum) – Albino, juvenile","description":"\u003ch3\u003e🐌 About the Species\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe garden snail (Cornu aspersum) is a great species for beginners, as it requires no special equipment. It is very active and curious and is easy to observe. Originally native to the Mediterranean region, it can now be found anywhere with a mild climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Where Does This Snail Come From?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis snail is a captive-bred individual. We obtain captive-bred animals exclusively from qualified breeders with whom we are in regular contact. This helps prevent people from taking animals from the wild – and hopefully, the number of wild-caught animals will continue to decline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner – also well suited for beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity: medium – neither too damp nor too dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: room temperature, no heating required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTerrarium for a small group of adult animals: at least 60 × 45 × 60 cm (a terrarium is better than a box)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdd lime to soil with 95% calcium carbonate; always provide a cuttlebone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDo not necessarily spray daily – it is fine to skip 1–2 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA water bowl is very important; moss, leaves, and branches with lichens must also be provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFood: e.g. salad (not iceberg lettuce), zucchini, sweet potato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOffspring: sexually mature at around 6 months, approximately 30 eggs per clutch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLife expectancy: up to 16 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eShell diameter: up to around 4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGroup size: at least 3 animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Our Care Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe rehome each snail individually. Nevertheless, snails should never be kept alone. They need companions of the same species to feel comfortable. Please do not keep different species together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduce new animals carefully to the group and make sure they are of a similar size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHealthy snails will mate. Therefore, plan in advance how you will deal with clutches to prevent unwanted offspring. This is especially important for non-native, invasive species such as giant African land snails: neither animals nor eggs should ever be released into the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe are happy to help you if you have any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Why a Protection Fee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike every dog, cat, and reptile rehomed from the animal shelter, we also only rehome our snails for a protection fee. It is not a purchase price – our animals are not merchandise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt protects the animals: Anyone who pays a protection fee has generally given careful thought to taking in an animal. This helps prevent impulsive adoptions and prevents animals from being passed on carelessly, fed to other animals, or bred uncontrollably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt covers part of the costs incurred by each animal with us: food, lime, substrate, warmth, terrariums, and the time spent on care, advice, and rehoming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt makes our work possible: Every euro goes to the association – to the rescue station and to the care of surrendered and confiscated animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amount depends on the species, size, and care requirements and is always per animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Shipping \u0026amp; Cost Contribution\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur snails travel with a special private overnight animal transport service. As soon as your snail is on its way, we will send you an email – it will arrive the following day. Unfortunately, live tracking is not available with this type of transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo keep the cost contribution for transport as low as possible, we arrange for the animals to be collected together. Please be patient, as this can sometimes take a little while. For the well-being of the animals, we do not ship before weekends and holidays, and we prefer to wait a few days during periods of extreme heat or cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn cold temperatures, the animals travel in a Styrofoam box with a heat pack – this is included in the cost contribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen your snail arrives, please allow it to acclimate at room temperature for half to three-quarters of an hour first. Give it the time it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cost contribution covers only the courier and animal-friendly packaging – we do not make any profit from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip for Association Members+:\u003c\/strong\u003e As an Association Member+, the snail call is free for you – personal video advice on species selection, setup, and care. An offer in cooperation with slimeside.de.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn cooperation with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slimeside.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSlimeside\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e On slimeside.de you will find everything we consider suitable and appropriate for keeping snails – from soil and lime to the right terrarium. Our snails already live with these products and are accustomed to them – this will make their move to your home easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photos show the species. 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Originally native to the Mediterranean region, it can now be found anywhere with a mild climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Where Does This Snail Come From?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis snail is captive-bred. We obtain captive-bred animals exclusively from qualified breeders with whom we are in regular contact. This helps prevent people from taking animals from the wild – and hopefully, the number of wild-caught animals will continue to decline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginners – also well-suited for beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity: moderate – neither too damp nor too dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: room temperature, no heating required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTerrarium for a small group of adult animals: at least 60 × 45 × 60 cm (a terrarium is better than a box)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdd lime to soil with 95% calcium carbonate; always provide a cuttlebone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDo not necessarily spray daily – it is fine to skip 1–2 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA water bowl is very important; leaves and branches with lichen should not be missing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFood: e.g. salad (not iceberg lettuce), zucchini, sweet potato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOffspring: sexually mature at around 6 months, approximately 30 eggs per clutch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLife expectancy: up to 16 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eShell diameter: up to approximately 4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGroup size: at least 3 animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Our Care Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe rehome each snail individually. Nevertheless, snails should never be kept alone. They need companions of the same species to feel comfortable. Please do not keep different species together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduce new animals carefully to the group and ensure they are of a similar size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHealthy snails will mate. Therefore, plan in advance how you will handle clutches so that no unwanted offspring are produced. This is especially important for non-native, invasive species such as agate snails: neither animals nor eggs should ever be released into the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe are happy to help you if you have any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Why a Protection Fee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike every dog, cat, and reptile rehomed from the animal shelter, we also rehome our snails only for a protection fee. It is not a purchase price – our animals are not merchandise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt protects the animals: Anyone who pays a protection fee has generally given careful thought to taking in an animal. This helps prevent impulsive acquisitions and prevents animals from being passed on carelessly, fed to other animals, or bred uncontrollably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt covers part of the costs incurred by each animal with us: food, lime, substrate, warmth, terrariums, and the time spent on care, advice, and rehoming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt makes our work possible: Every euro goes to the association – to the rescue station and to the care of surrendered and confiscated animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amount depends on the species, size, and care requirements, and is always per animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Shipping \u0026amp; Cost Contribution\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur snails travel with a special private overnight animal courier. As soon as your snail is on its way, we will send you an email – it will arrive the following day. Unfortunately, live tracking is not possible with this type of transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo keep the cost contribution for transport as low as possible, we arrange for the animals to be collected together. Please be patient, as this can sometimes take a little while. For the well-being of the animals, we do not ship before weekends and holidays, and we prefer to wait a few days during periods of extreme heat or cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn cold temperatures, the animals travel in a Styrofoam box with a heat pack – this is included in the cost contribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen your snail arrives, please allow it to acclimate at room temperature for half to three-quarters of an hour first. Give it the time it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cost contribution covers only the courier and animal-friendly packaging – we do not make any profit from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip for Association Members+:\u003c\/strong\u003e As an Association Member+, the snail call is free for you – a personal video consultation on species selection, setup, and care. An offer in cooperation with slimeside.de.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn cooperation with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slimeside.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSlimeside\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e On slimeside.de you will find everything we consider suitable and appropriate for keeping snails – from soil and lime to the right terrarium. Our snails already live with these products and are accustomed to them – this will make their move to your home easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photos show the species. 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Originally native to the Mediterranean region, it can now be found anywhere with a mild climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Where Does This Snail Come From?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis snail is captive-bred. We obtain captive-bred animals exclusively from qualified breeders with whom we are in regular contact. This helps prevent people from taking animals from the wild – and hopefully, the number of wild-caught animals will continue to decline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginners – also well-suited for beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity: moderate – neither too damp nor too dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: room temperature, no heating required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTerrarium for a small group of adult animals: at least 60 × 45 × 60 cm (a terrarium is better than a box)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdd lime to soil with 95% calcium carbonate; always provide a cuttlebone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDo not necessarily spray daily – it is fine to skip 1–2 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA water bowl is very important; leaves and branches with lichen should not be missing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFood: e.g. salad (not iceberg lettuce), zucchini, sweet potato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOffspring: sexually mature at around 6 months, approximately 30 eggs per clutch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLife expectancy: up to 16 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eShell diameter: up to approximately 4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGroup size: at least 3 animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Our Care Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe rehome each snail individually. Nevertheless, snails should never be kept alone. They need companions of the same species to feel comfortable. Please do not keep different species together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduce new animals carefully to the group and ensure they are of a similar size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHealthy snails will mate. Therefore, plan in advance how you will handle clutches so that no unwanted offspring are produced. This is especially important for non-native, invasive species such as agate snails: neither animals nor eggs should ever be released into the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe are happy to help you if you have any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Why a Protection Fee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike every dog, cat, and reptile rehomed from the animal shelter, we also rehome our snails only for a protection fee. It is not a purchase price – our animals are not merchandise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt protects the animals: Anyone who pays a protection fee has generally given careful thought to taking in an animal. This helps prevent impulsive acquisitions and prevents animals from being passed on carelessly, fed to other animals, or bred uncontrollably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt covers part of the costs incurred by each animal with us: food, lime, substrate, warmth, terrariums, and the time spent on care, advice, and rehoming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt makes our work possible: Every euro goes to the association – to the rescue station and to the care of surrendered and confiscated animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amount depends on the species, size, and care requirements, and is always per animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Shipping \u0026amp; Cost Contribution\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur snails travel with a special private overnight animal courier. As soon as your snail is on its way, we will send you an email – it will arrive the following day. Unfortunately, live tracking is not possible with this type of transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo keep the cost contribution for transport as low as possible, we arrange for the animals to be collected together. Please be patient, as this can sometimes take a little while. For the well-being of the animals, we do not ship before weekends and holidays, and we prefer to wait a few days during periods of extreme heat or cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn cold temperatures, the animals travel in a Styrofoam box with a heat pack – this is included in the cost contribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen your snail arrives, please allow it to acclimate at room temperature for half to three-quarters of an hour first. Give it the time it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cost contribution covers only the courier and animal-friendly packaging – we do not make any profit from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip for Association Members+:\u003c\/strong\u003e As an Association Member+, the snail call is free for you – a personal video consultation on species selection, setup, and care. An offer in cooperation with slimeside.de.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn cooperation with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slimeside.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSlimeside\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e On slimeside.de you will find everything we consider suitable and appropriate for keeping snails – from soil and lime to the right terrarium. Our snails already live with these products and are accustomed to them – this will make their move to your home easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photos show the species. 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Its shell comes in many natural color variations, e.g. yellow or reddish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Where Does This Snail Come From?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis snail is a captive-bred individual. We obtain captive-bred animals exclusively from qualified breeders with whom we are in regular contact. In this way, we help to ensure that people do not remove animals from the wild – and that the number of wild-caught animals continues to decline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Keeping Snails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginners – also well suited for first-time owners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity: slightly higher than for all snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: room temperature, no heating required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdd lime to the soil, always provide a cuttlebone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDo not necessarily spray daily – it is fine to skip 1–2 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA bathing bowl is very important, as well as leaves and branches with lichen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFood: e.g. lettuce, zucchini, sweet potato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGroup size: min. 5 animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Our Keeping Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe rehome each snail individually. 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It is not a purchase price – our animals are not merchandise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt protects the animals: Anyone who pays a rehoming fee has generally given careful thought to taking in an animal. This helps prevent impulsive adoptions and prevents animals from being passed on carelessly, fed to other animals, or bred uncontrollably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt covers part of the costs that every animal incurs with us: food, lime, substrate, warmth, terrariums, and the time spent on care, advice, and rehoming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt makes our work possible: Every euro goes to the association – to the rescue center and to the care of surrendered and confiscated animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amount depends on the species, size, and care requirements and is always per animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Shipping \u0026amp; Cost Contribution\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur snails travel with a special private overnight animal courier. As soon as your snail is on its way, we will send you an email – it will arrive the following day. Unfortunately, live tracking is not possible with this type of transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo keep the cost contribution for transport as low as possible, we arrange for the animals to be collected together. Please therefore be patient if it sometimes takes a little while. For the sake of the animals, we do not ship before weekends and holidays and prefer to wait a few days during periods of extreme heat or cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn cold temperatures, the animals travel in a Styrofoam box with a heat pack – this is included in the cost contribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen your snail arrives, please allow it to acclimate at room temperature for half to three-quarters of an hour first. Give it the time it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cost contribution covers only the courier and animal-friendly packaging – we do not make any profit from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip for Association Members+:\u003c\/strong\u003e As an Association Member+, the snail call is free for you – personal video advice on species selection, setup, and keeping. An offer in cooperation with slimeside.de.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn cooperation with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slimeside.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSlimeside\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e On slimeside.de you will find everything we consider suitable and appropriate for keeping snails – from soil and lime to the right terrarium. Our snails already live with these products and are accustomed to them – this makes their move to your home easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photos show the species. 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Its shell comes in many natural color variations, e.g. yellow or reddish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Where Does This Snail Come From?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis snail is a captive-bred individual. We obtain captive-bred animals exclusively from qualified breeders with whom we are in regular contact. In this way, we help to ensure that people do not remove animals from the wild – and that the number of wild-caught animals continues to decline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Keeping Snails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginners – also well suited for first-time owners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity: slightly higher than for all snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: room temperature, no heating required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdd lime to the soil, always provide a cuttlebone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDo not necessarily spray daily – it is fine to skip 1–2 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA bathing bowl is very important, as well as leaves and branches with lichen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFood: e.g. lettuce, zucchini, sweet potato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGroup size: min. 5 animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Our Keeping Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe rehome each snail individually. 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It is not a purchase price – our animals are not merchandise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt protects the animals: Anyone who pays a rehoming fee has generally given careful thought to taking in an animal. This helps prevent impulsive adoptions and prevents animals from being passed on carelessly, fed to other animals, or bred uncontrollably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt covers part of the costs that every animal incurs with us: food, lime, substrate, warmth, terrariums, and the time spent on care, advice, and rehoming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt makes our work possible: Every euro goes to the association – to the rescue center and to the care of surrendered and confiscated animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amount depends on the species, size, and care requirements and is always per animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Shipping \u0026amp; Cost Contribution\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur snails travel with a special private overnight animal courier. As soon as your snail is on its way, we will send you an email – it will arrive the following day. Unfortunately, live tracking is not possible with this type of transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo keep the cost contribution for transport as low as possible, we arrange for the animals to be collected together. Please therefore be patient if it sometimes takes a little while. For the sake of the animals, we do not ship before weekends and holidays and prefer to wait a few days during periods of extreme heat or cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn cold temperatures, the animals travel in a Styrofoam box with a heat pack – this is included in the cost contribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen your snail arrives, please allow it to acclimate at room temperature for half to three-quarters of an hour first. Give it the time it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cost contribution covers only the courier and animal-friendly packaging – we do not make any profit from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip for Association Members+:\u003c\/strong\u003e As an Association Member+, the snail call is free for you – personal video advice on species selection, setup, and keeping. An offer in cooperation with slimeside.de.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn cooperation with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slimeside.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSlimeside\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e On slimeside.de you will find everything we consider suitable and appropriate for keeping snails – from soil and lime to the right terrarium. Our snails already live with these products and are accustomed to them – this makes their move to your home easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photos show the species. 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Anyone who takes one in should be aware of the responsibility they are taking on – just like with any other animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Where Does This Snail Come From?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis snail is a captive-bred animal. We obtain captive-bred animals exclusively from qualified breeders with whom we are in regular contact. In this way, we help prevent people from taking animals from the wild – and hopefully, the number of wild-caught animals will continue to decline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Keeping Snails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginners – also well suited for beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity: 50–70 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: Room temperature (20–26 °C), no heating required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTerrarium for a small group of adult animals: from 60 × 40 × 50 cm, well ventilated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdd lime to the soil, always provide a cuttlebone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDo not necessarily spray daily – it is fine to skip 1–2 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA water bowl is very important, and leaves and branches with lichen must be provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFood: e.g. lettuce, zucchini, carrots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLife expectancy: up to 30 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGroup size: min. 3 animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Our Keeping Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe rehome each snail individually. 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It is not a purchase price – our animals are not merchandise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt protects the animals: Anyone who pays a protection fee has generally given careful thought to taking in an animal. 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Unfortunately, live tracking is not possible with this type of transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo keep the cost contribution for transport as low as possible, we arrange for the animals to be collected together. Please therefore be patient if it sometimes takes a little while. For the sake of the animals, we do not ship before weekends and holidays, and prefer to wait a few days during extreme heat or cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn cold temperatures, the animals travel in a Styrofoam box with a heat pack – this is included in the cost contribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen your snail arrives, please let it acclimate at room temperature for half to three-quarters of an hour first. 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