What do snails eat and how to feed them?

Snails are common molluscs that usually feed on plant debris, humus and algae. Here’s a detailed look at how to feed snails:

1. Choose the right food

Snails can eat a variety of plant materials, such as fresh vegetable leaves (lettuce, spinach, greens, radish leaves, etc.), hydroponic plant residues, aquatic plants, fruit and vegetable residues, oatmeal, etc. In addition to plant material, some snail species can also consume fish food or snail-specific foods.

2. Control the amount of feeding

Snails are omnivores, but they usually don't eat much. Therefore, it is necessary to control the feeding amount to ensure that the food provided is not excessive, so as to avoid food rot and deterioration of water quality.

3. Provide calcium supplement

The formation of snail shells requires a large amount of calcium, so an appropriate amount of calcium supplement is required. It can be supplemented by providing calcium-rich foods such as cabbage sum, celery leaves, eggshell fragments, etc.

4. Pay attention to food freshness

Try to avoid expired vegetable and fruit residues and ensure that the food provided is fresh to prevent contamination caused by food rot.

5. Water quality and environment

Maintaining proper water quality is vital to the healthy growth of snails. Change the water regularly to ensure it is clean and free of contamination and debris.

6. Special variety requirements

There may be special feeding requirements for different species of snails. Some special species of snails require special attention to the intake of protein or other specific nutrients, so they need to be raised accordingly according to the characteristics of the species.

In general, raising snails requires providing appropriate food, paying attention to the amount and freshness of the food, and maintaining good water quality and a suitable breeding environment. Feeding methods may need to be adjusted differently for different species of snails.

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