African Giant Snail Breeder Snails
The breeder snails have an average weight of between 110 – 120g.
- The shells of these snails often grow to a length of 18 centimetres (7.1 in) with a diameter of 9 centimetres (3.5 in).
- Certain examples have been surveyed in the wild at 30×15 cm, making them the largest extant land snail species known.
- Similar to other giant land snails such as the Achatina fulica, Achatina achatinas are herbivores. Their diets consist of many plants such as nuts, flowers, fruit, stems, and leaves.
- Like almost all pulmonate gastropods, these snails are hermaphrodites, having male and female sex organs.
- Each snail lays up to 800 or more eggs per year.
- Achatina achatina is an important source of animal protein for West African forest-dwelling ethnic groups, and there is potential for commercial farming. This species’ substantial size and potential for rapid population growth makes it a good option for breeding.
Specification
- Well healthy and active breeder snails
- Low capital intensive
- Average weight of 110-120g
- Good source of protein
- Low fat & cholesterol levels
- Environmental friendly
- Low mortality
- Age is 10 to 12 months old
Breeds
- Archachatina marginata (African giant snail) | Achatina achatina
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