Guide to keeping Lissachatina fulica (Syn.: Achatina fulica) in the terrarium

Giant African snails are also becoming increasingly popular as terrarium animals in Germany. While these large snails were previously mainly known and popular as terrarium animals in the UK, they have been gaining in importance in German-speaking countries for some time now. As these animals are relatively uncomplicated to keep and care for, they are also ideal for beginners to the terrarium hobby. Nevertheless, there are a few things that should definitely be taken into account when keeping this species. In this guide by Heiko Schulz & Robert Nordsieck, the authors therefore provide numerous tips on the species-appropriate keeping and successful reproduction of the African giant snail (also known as the large agate snail or East African giant snail).

Species by species, the books in this series introduce you to the most popular terrarium animals. Each volume offers you detailed, practical care instructions and you will find all the information you need to successfully breed your animals. All important questions from the required tank size to terrarium set-up, technical equipment, species-appropriate nutrition and disease prevention are answered with numerous tricks and tips. Experienced, long-standing breeders reveal how you can encourage the animals to reproduce and raise healthy young.

All this in full color, generously illustrated and attractively designed just about your terrarium animal – species by species!

• Author Heiko Schulz & Robert Nordsieck
• Scope 64 pages
• Format 14.8 x 21 cm
• Softcover
• Illustrations numerous illustrations
• ISBN 978-3-86659-085-4