GIANT Snails (Achatina achatina | Achatina marginata | Juvenile, Grower, POL, Breeder and Jumbo)

Achatina achatina & Achatina marginata for Sale in Nigeria

Start or expand your snail farming business with our premium-quality Achatina achatina and Achatina marginata snails — two of the most sought-after species in Africa for their large size, rapid growth, and high market value.

At Afrimash, we provide healthy, active snails sourced from reputable farms and raised under hygienic, eco-friendly conditions. Whether you’re a new snail farmer or an established agribusiness, these snails offer a profitable and sustainable source of income with minimal maintenance costs.

About Achatina achatina (Giant Ghana Snail)

Achatina achatina, commonly known as the Giant Ghana Snail, is famous for its distinctive striped shell and impressive size, reaching up to 20 cm in length under proper care.

✅ Key Characteristics:

• Scientific Name: Achatina achatina

• Common Name: Giant Ghana Snail

• Shell Appearance: Dark brown with unique black and golden spiral patterns

• Average Adult Weight: 250–400 grams

• Reproductive Capacity: Can lay up to 300–500 eggs per cycle

• Habitat Preference: Warm, humid environments with plenty of organic matter

This species is ideal for commercial breeding, as it grows quickly and produces high-quality meat and mucus valued for food and cosmetic industries alike.

About Achatina marginata (Giant African Land Snail)

Achatina marginata, also called the Giant African Land Snail, is native to West Africa and prized for its robust shell, toughness, and adaptability to diverse climates.

✅ Key Characteristics:

• Scientific Name: Achatina marginata

• Common Name: Giant African Land Snail

• Shell Appearance: Creamy or brown with a darker apex and thick ridges

• Average Adult Weight: 400–600 grams

• Reproductive Capacity: 150–250 eggs per cycle

• Adaptability: Performs well in both controlled environments and open pens

Achatina marginata is the preferred species for Nigerian snail farmers due to its hardiness and high survival rate, even under less-than-ideal farm conditions.

Why Choose Our Achatina Snails

We supply healthy, fertile, and fully matured snails ready for breeding or consumption. Each snail is carefully selected, cleaned, and packed to ensure safe delivery anywhere in Nigeria.

Features & Benefits:

• High Fertility: Both species produce multiple egg clusters annually.

• Fast Growth Rate: Reach market size in 6–8 months under good management.

• High-Quality Meat: Tender, protein-rich, and low in cholesterol.

• Economic Value: Generates income from meat, slime, and shells.

• Eco-Friendly Livestock: Requires minimal feed and space.

• Suitable for Beginners: Easy to handle, maintain, and multiply.

Health & Quality Assurance

All snails are disease-free, parasite-free, and properly acclimatized before dispatch. We maintain strict biosecurity measures and provide veterinary oversight during breeding and storage.

Each batch is carefully inspected to guarantee:

• No shell cracks or deformities

• Active, lively snails only

• Balanced size selection (juvenile or adult, based on order)

• Safe, ventilated packaging for long-distance transport

  Uses and Market Opportunities

  Both Achatina achatina and Achatina marginata are in high demand for multiple industries:

  • Meat Production: Snail meat is rich in protein, iron, and low in cholesterol — popular in Nigerian and international cuisine.

  • Cosmetics & Skincare: Snail slime is widely used in lotions, serums, and wound-healing products.

  • Agribusiness Training & Education: Great species for teaching and practical demonstrations in schools or farm workshops.

  • Export Potential: Dried and frozen snail meat is an emerging export product for African agripreneurs.

  With growing global awareness of sustainable protein sources, snail farming offers an eco-friendly alternative to poultry and livestock farming.