The passion for various exotic animals has not surprised anyone for a long time, so it seems quite common to find such a creature as a snail in the house. Reproduction of mollusks is not too time-consuming process, therefore, those who want to do business on their sale need only buy two individuals, equip a terrarium and have patience to safely overcome all the difficulties that arise.
Most representatives of this species are hermaphrodites, but not all. For example, aquarium yellow snails are heterosexual. Their reproduction under comfortable conditions can occur year-round, so before you start breeding them, you should answer your own question why it is necessary. The fact is that in one masonry there can be more than a hundred "oulytes". If these are huge Achatina, then to attach a hundred or two young animals to the hands of caring owners will be difficult. If you just want to look at the kids, then it is better to abandon this venture altogether, because there is enough trouble with them, and they eat a lot.
Almost all Achatina snails grow huge. Reproduction takes a lot of strength from the female, so pregnancy negatively affects her growth. After laying eggs, it will grow slowly or even remain the same size. The mother's body is weakened, because babies need calcium for the shell and shell. Reproduction should not be allowed individuals from the same masonry, sick snails. Although they reach puberty at 6 months, but during this period there is an active growth of mollusks, their shell increases, so it is better for them to reproduce after one year.
Cases of self-fertilization are known, but nevertheless they are rare. To reproduce offspring, the mollusk needs another snail. Reproduction involves the fertilization of a larger and older individual, but this rule only applies in the natural habitat. In captivity, sometimes surprises can occur - for example, offspring result in a smaller snail or both. In this difficult period, the mollusks need to provide proper care. A
coconut substrate with a thickness of about 10 cm is used as a litter. The soil and soil should be sprayed twice a day, the temperature should be maintained within 28 ° C.
Before mating, each snail should consume a reinforced calcium supplement. Reproduction takes away too much calcium from the body, so crushed limestone, fodder chalk, crushed eggshell quail or chicken should be added to the diet. Masonry dissection begins a month or a half after mating. A snail lays eggs in a previously dug hole. Reproduction can occur even after planting of mollusks in different terrariums. They are able to make several more clutches, in one there are from 20 to a couple of hundred eggs.
Young growth appears in 2-3 weeks, sometimes in a month. At first he lives with his parents, but if the terrarium is too crowded, then young snails can be transplanted to another house. Their shells are very fragile, so care must be taken. Small snails should be fed daily, they need constant access to food, because nutrients are needed for active growth. If offspring are undesirable, then the snails should be kept separate.