What is the best way to bathe Achatina?

For a long time, one of the most popular exotic pets, which, incidentally, will not surprise anyone, are snails. The largest African snails Achatina (Achatina fulica), which in our country will not survive in nature, are in greatest demand.

Achatina snail is a tropical gastropod land mollusk, which, being kept at home, needs proper care and maintenance, including bathing.

For the snail, as for any other living creature, water is of great importance - it is vital for a comfortable life. There are several ways in which a gastropod can get the required amount of water: from food, soil, and taking water procedures.

As for food for the animal, you need to be extremely careful in their choice. Indeed, some of them, for example, a cucumber, so beloved by snails, fills them with the right amount of water, while others, on the contrary, can provoke dehydration of the body.

It is a must to bathe Achatina snails, because as an inhabitant of the tropics, she adores heat and high humidity. We will talk about all the details below.

There are certain rules for swimming snails, which must be followed in order not to harm the clam.

When bathing Achatina, you must follow the following requirements.

• First of all, pay attention to the temperature of the water. It should be boiled and warm, but in no case hot - this can harm the shell of the animal.
• The liquid must be filtered.This need is due to the fact that tap water contains a large amount of chlorine and various metals that can adversely affect the well-being of the mollusk and the condition of its shell, which can begin to exfoliate and even become covered with blisters and cracks.
• In order to understand whether Achatina is comfortable in water, you need to observe its behavior. If the animal is hiding in the sink, then something went wrong.
• The pet should not be allowed to dive, because it can easily drown.
• Do not keep the snail under a strong stream of water, it is unpleasant for her.
• Experts do not recommend bathing a gastropod under the tap.

Small snails are completely defenseless, they need to be bathed especially carefully and carefully. Remember, the respiratory organ of the animal is not located on the head, but under the carapace, on the side.

For a snail, bathing once a week is enough. Of course, if she is very dirty or she likes to swim, it is possible and more often, the main thing is to follow the recommendations given above.

Achatina often has problems with the shell, such as peeling and plaque. To prevent such troubles, you need to bathe your pet.

In addition to the bathing rules that you need to follow, the reservoir is of great importance, the choice and purchase of which is very responsible. The size and volume of such a bath depends on the preferences of Achatina itself. If water procedures do not give her pleasure and they end quickly enough, you can buy a shallow container. If the snail is a lover of water, get a wide "pool" in which the mollusk can turn freely, however, make sure that it is not shallow.

Immediately after purchase, and before carrying out water procedures, it is necessary to wash and disinfect the container well in order to kill all the microbes that can live on the walls.

After bathing, it is advisable to take care of the animal’s shell. With a soft cloth or sponge, gently wipe the gastropod's “house” gently dry so that no drops remain.

To prevent the shell from peeling, You can purchase special olive or pumpkin oil from a pet store or veterinary pharmacy. They contain the necessary amount of vitamins, minerals and fats, which have a positive effect when used.

Using a cotton pad or stick, a small amount of the selected oil is applied to the surface of the sink.

You can find out how to bathe Achatina snails by watching the video below.