{"product_id":"archachatina-papyracea-wildfarben-jungtier-abgabetier","title":"Archachatina papyracea – Wild-type coloration, juvenile (surrender animal)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e🐌 About the Species\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchachatina papyracea is also known as Achatina papyracea, Archachatina porphyrostoma, or \"Akiko\". It comes from the rainforests of Africa, remains small with a shell length of up to 7 cm, and lays only a few eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Where Does This Snail Come From?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis snail comes from our rescue center. It was surrendered to us – for example, because its owners moved, became ill, or could no longer care for it – and is now looking for a second home. We usually do not know the parents or the exact age; minor cosmetic flaws on the shell are possible (see photo).\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 newcomers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity: 80–90 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: approx. 28 °C during the day, approx. 24 °C at night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdd calcium carbonate to the soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOffspring: usually approx. 8, at most 12 eggs per clutch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLife expectancy: 5–7 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdult shell length: up to approx. 7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGroup size: min. 3 animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Our Care Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe surrender 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 mate. Therefore, plan in advance how you will handle clutches so that no unwanted offspring are produced. This applies especially to non-native, invasive species such as giant African land snails: Neither animals nor eggs may ever be released into the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe are happy to help you with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐌 Why a Protection Fee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike every dog, cat, and reptile 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 usually carefully considered taking in an animal. This helps us prevent impulsive adoptions and prevents animals from being carelessly passed on, fed to others, or bred uncontrollably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt covers part of the costs that every animal incurs with us: food, calcium, substrate, heat, terrariums, and the time for 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 required 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 possible with this type of transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo keep the cost contribution for transport as low as possible, we have the animals picked up in batches. 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 in case 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 let it 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 exclusively covers the courier and animal-friendly packaging – we do not earn anything 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 good and correct for keeping snails – from soil and calcium to the right terrarium. Our snails already live with these products and are accustomed to them – this makes the move to your home easier for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photos show the species. Every animal is an individual and may differ in color, pattern, and minor cosmetic flaws.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schneckenhilfe e.V.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64984912920953,"sku":"SH-ARCHACHATINA-PAPYRACEA-WILDFARBEN-JUNGTIER-ABG","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1046\/6462\/9625\/files\/4710258535_ade17fee-e47d-47c0-aa80-a84cc31845ef.png?v=1792778205","url":"https:\/\/www.schnecken-hilfe.de\/en\/products\/archachatina-papyracea-wildfarben-jungtier-abgabetier","provider":"Schneckenhilfe e.V","version":"1.0","type":"link"}