{"id":164359,"date":"2024-11-08T19:30:45","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T18:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/shop\/produkt\/the-african-giant-snail\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T20:13:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:13:10","slug":"the-african-giant-snail","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/en\/shop\/product\/the-african-giant-snail\/","title":{"rendered":"The African giant snail"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Maintaining and breeding African giant snails<\/span><\/h3>\n

The <\/span><\/strong>African giant snail<\/strong> (Lissachatina fulica)<\/span> is one of the most fascinating snail species in the terrarium hobby. It impresses not only with its size, but also with its calm behavior and comparatively easy care. This is why this species is particularly suitable for beginners, while experienced keepers will also enjoy keeping it. <\/span><\/p>\n

For a long time, it was mainly terrarians in <\/span>Great Britain<\/span> these impressive snails. However, more and more keepers are now discovering <\/span>German-speaking countries<\/span> this species for themselves. As a result, the popularity of the African giant snail is steadily increasing. <\/span><\/p>\n

The species also goes by the names <\/span>Large agate snail<\/span> or <\/span>East African giant snail<\/span>. Although keeping them is relatively uncomplicated, keepers should observe a few important principles. Only then will the animals develop healthily and feel comfortable in the terrarium in the long term. <\/span><\/p>\n

In this volume of the series <\/span>“Art for Art”<\/span> explain <\/span>Heiko Schulz and Robert Nordsieck<\/span> Step by step, they explain how keepers can successfully care for their snails. They impart practical knowledge so that both beginners and experienced terrarium keepers benefit from this guide. <\/span><\/p>\n

The book first shows which <\/span>terrarium size is suitable<\/span> and how keepers can set up the terrarium sensibly. The authors also explain which <\/span>technical equipment<\/span> and how keepers can create a stable climate in the terrarium.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, the guide is dedicated in detail to <\/span>species-appropriate nutrition<\/span>. The authors describe which foods are suitable and how keepers can provide their snails with a varied diet. At the same time, they provide numerous practical tips from terrarium keeping practice. <\/span><\/p>\n

The topic of <\/span>offspring<\/span> plays an important role. The authors explain how keepers get their snails to reproduce and how they can <\/span>Raising young snails successfully<\/span>. This provides readers with valuable tips for successful long-term husbandry.<\/span><\/p>\n

The books in the series <\/span>“Art for Art”<\/span> each present one terrarium animal in particular detail. Each volume offers practical care instructions so that keepers can find all the important information in one place. <\/span><\/p>\n

The volume is <\/span>colorful throughout and richly illustrated<\/span>This makes the content particularly easy to understand. At the same time, the clear structure makes it easier to understand the most important principles of husbandry. <\/span><\/p>\n

With this guide you will receive a <\/span>comprehensive guide to keeping and breeding the African giant snail<\/span>so that you can keep these fascinating animals successfully and appropriately in your terrarium.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Author<\/b> Heiko Schulz & Robert Nordsieck<\/li>\n
  • Scope<\/b> 64 pages<\/li>\n
  • Format<\/b> 14.8 x 21 cm<\/li>\n
  • Softcover<\/b> <\/li>\n
  • Illustrations<\/b> numerous illustrations<\/li>\n
  • ISBN<\/b> 978-3-86659-085-4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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