How many years do Achatina grow and to what size do they grow?

Even such exotic pets as iguanas, snakes, cold-blooded and even predators are no longer surprised. Gastropods, which include the snail, are very popular. One of the largest is the giant African snail Achatina.

This gastropod can hardly be called an ordinary pet, care and nutrition for this animal is also peculiar. In this article we will talk about what and in what quantities Achatina snails are eaten, how they grow and to what size. And also find out what affects their growth.

Since the Achatina snails are the largest land molluscs, their size is also impressive. They grow up to 25 centimeters in length, the length of the shell is 30 centimeters, and the weight is 250 grams.

For more detailed information on changes in the height and weight of an animal that lives at home, can be found by looking at the table:

Experts say that the Achatina snail grows throughout its life. The studies carried out made it possible to establish that the greatest activity in growth falls on the 7th and 9th months of life. When the animal is 12 months old, growth activity decreases.

Changes can be visually observed by months; not only the length of the snail itself increases, but also the shell.

In order for an animal to actively grow and develop, it is necessary to closely monitor its nutrition and general conditions of detention during the first year of life all the time. Achatins live on average 5-6 years, but there are also champions whose age reached about 10 years.

The growth activity of a snail, like any other living creature, depends on many different factors.

Let's talk in more detail about the reasons that can affect such violations.

Keeping snails is necessary under certain conditions that are acceptable to them.

• Being in a glass terrarium, the size of which should be comfortable for the animal. One snail needs a 3 liter container. When buying a terrarium, give preference to the one with a lid.

• There should be a layer of substrate in the container - it can be sand, peat or flower compost. Each of the types has both positive and negative sides.

• It is very important to keep the tank clean. Try to wash and disinfect it once every 2 months, change the substrate, the Achatina snail is a heat-loving animal for which the air temperature is important in the range from 10 to 28 degrees.

How many snails are in the enclosure is of great importance. If you plan to breed and breed Achatina, do not skimp, buy a large and spacious container. It is very important to take into account the fact that these mollusks are owners of impressive size.

The diet is important not only for active growth, but also for the strength of the snail shell.

Care must be taken to ensure that the diet is well balanced and varied.

From vegetables the snail can eat:

• pumpkin;
• lettuce leaves;
• cabbage and cucumbers;
• tomatoes;
• zucchini;
• carrots;
• Bell pepper.

From fruits, the snail can be fed:

• pears;
• apples;
• watermelons;
• bananas;
• apricots,
• berries (for example, strawberries).

But calcium, which is so necessary, can be found in the following components:

• eggshell;
• ordinary food chalk;
• blue clay;
• shell rock.

The snail also needs protein, which can be sourced from dairy products, bone meal and aquarium fish food.

Very often, Achatina can be grown for special exhibitions. In such cases, the owners are in a hurry to quickly raise their pet. The snail that feeds correctly will grow correctly and quickly. Protein is responsible for growth activity. If you want the clam to grow faster, make sure to have protein in your food every day. Another prerequisite is living in a clean and comfortable terrarium. Permanent water procedures also have a beneficial effect on the snail.

As practice and reviews of the owners show, everything is quite simple. It is only necessary to create good conditions for the animal and feed it correctly.

How the Achatina snail grows, see below.