r/snails Jun 30 '23

Announcements Please use NSFW tag for images of graphic injuries

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There have been a lot of posts lately sharing very graphic images of snails with extreme, severe injuries. It is perfectly fine to share this type of content if you need help with an injured snail, but please use the NSFW tag for these images.

This has been an unofficial rule of this sub for a while, but it seems to have been forgotten lately. So, I'm making an official mod team announcement: this is our official policy. Graphic, upsetting images must be tagged.

People come to this sub because they love snails. They don't come here expecting to see images of destroyed shells, shell-less snails, and dead snails. It can be very upsetting and distressing for users here to see this type of content unexpectedly. People may also be browsing this sub in public and want to avoid gory images.

Images of mating don't require the NSFW tag. But please use this tag for pictures of injuries including, but not limited to: mantle collapse, shell fell off, crushed shell, organ exposure, stepped-on snail.

Thanks to everyone who has been tagging their posts so far. Again, it's still totally okay to post this content if you need help, but please tag it appropriately so everyone can have a good experience here.


r/snails Jul 06 '23

Announcements Introducing Seller Verification

112 Upvotes

Hello r/snails!

As many of our users are aware, it can be difficult to find reliable, legal, and ethical sellers of captive bred snails.

To better facilitate buying, selling, & adoptions on this sub, we are introducing a seller verification program. Verified Sellers will be users or external sources that have been vetted by mods. Verified Sellers will be allowed to advertise their sales on the sub, and a Verified Sellers tag will applied to their posts to indicate they are a trusted source. Individual users on this sub as well as sellers on external websites are both able to be verified. A list of Verified Sellers organized by location will be added to the bottom of this post, which sellers can chose to opt in to if they wish.

Are you a seller or breeder interested in becoming verified? Send a DM to u/doctorhermitcrab to get started. Breeders who prefer to give snails away rather than sell are also welcome to apply.

Happy snailing!


CURRENT VERIFIED SELLERS, UPDATED AUGUST 2026:

UK:

u/Jane_TGS


r/snails 6h ago

long snail, he is long, surrender

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189 Upvotes

r/snails 5h ago

GALS Terrible demonic creature eats me alive please send help

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53 Upvotes

r/snails 15h ago

Good evening and excellent mood

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281 Upvotes

r/snails 9h ago

Identification So many snails this morning

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88 Upvotes

Anyone know what type of snails these are?


r/snails 11h ago

Say something.šŸ’ž

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54 Upvotes

r/snails 2h ago

Do snails like being Peter?

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*petted i don’t have snail pets but see a lot of people here petting then. Do snails really intrinsically like that? like is this known academicall? Or do they just don’t mind?


r/snails 49m ago

Help Help! Is something wrong with my snail?

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the snail i’m worried about is the little one. they’re the same age yet they’re far smaller then their sibling… the little one is very very inactive. i feel like they do not eat much, they’re both in the like juvenile age. they have a constant source of calcium (a bigger cuttlefish bone among with smaller ones scattered) their substrate is coco coir with calcium added to neutralise the acidity. the picture shows less than half the enclosure other side has places too hide big guy seems to be doing well and does eat a fair amount not as much as i’d think he needs too. they have a heat mat on the back right side of the enclosure. the smaller one is quite far retracted in the shell but i can still see them. when i got them they both where roughly same size the little one being only slightly smaller. the little ones always been shy and less active but it’s gotten worse. i don’t see the little one move but occasionally she moves locations when i open the lid the next morning. i think ill try check up on her by putting her in some shallow warm water. i’m mainly concerned little one is far smaller then the big guy. also being so inactive compared to big guy and being quite far retracted in the shell.


r/snails 1d ago

ITAP of a snail

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688 Upvotes

r/snails 1h ago

GALS GALS laid eggs, need some clarification.

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Hello, I rescued a giant African land snail recently. I knew nothing about them so learning as I go but ended up taking it home from a rescue situation where he was separated due to a rescue of 190 snails, I’ve had lots of tips and advice already but always open to more. I have no idea what type of GALS it is but was told it was juvenile and wouldn’t produce eggs for a while. I know it’s my fault but due to this I haven’t been thoroughly searching for eggs. Today I got up to a lot of babies, I didn’t realise my GALS was big enough to be sexually mature. I have no idea if it was ever kept with other snails before I got it. Google seems to say that my snail shouldn’t be able to reproduce as of yet so I’m very confused. I do understand that I need to cull eggs and babies and I am accepting of that, I’m just asking for some clarification on how this guy has managed to produce babies. I have added a few pics of my snail to see if anyone has any idea on how old it may be or what special it may be.

Ps. Its name is Gary


r/snails 6h ago

Okay?

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Like is he good he's been doing this on and off for a month now. But it will unpuff and he'll move around if I mist him a bit.


r/snails 17h ago

This is normal?

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28 Upvotes

I put a coconut out for my snails and I just saw the biggest one taking bites out of the coconut.

The coconut was sanded and boiled; I'd never seen him eat coconut that way.


r/snails 3h ago

Help GALS bio active setup

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Hello! I'm currently getting bits so setup my new baby's tank, I really want to make it bio active with springtails and isopods. I'm not sure which breeds of isopods would be suitable, I don't want to have some that overbreed and lead to me having to get rid of some, and I've also seen that some breeds can bite the snail??

I'm also wondering what plants would be suitable for the setup

I'm quite new to all of this so I would appreciate any help!


r/snails 43m ago

Cohab 2 ā€œwildā€ snails

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Hi! New snail owner here! I recently found 2 garden snails inside at my job from plant deliveries about two weeks apart from one another. I currently have them separated. Do I need to quarantine them before putting them together or would it be safe to do so now?
Thanks!


r/snails 3h ago

Snail Memes Take me to snurch

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I dont know if this has been here already, but its a true masterpiece


r/snails 12h ago

Just set up the new moss pad for the babies, and look who’s already exploring! 🐌

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r/snails 1d ago

GALS Frost loving his new plants 🐌🌱

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63 Upvotes

r/snails 22h ago

Identification Can anyone tell me what kind of snail my new friend is?

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I’ve been wanting a pet snail for a while. They’re illegal to buy in my state (NC). So I was limited on finding a wild one to take in. I finally found this little guy on a rotting log this evening.

I’d say its shell is about 2 cm wide. I’m in central North Carolina.

I’ve currently got it in a tupperware with small holes in the top. With some soil and sticks from the place I found it. Have a shallow dish of water and fresh veggies in there. Sprayed down the inside with bottled water to keep things damp. Tomorrow I’ll be able to get a tank and other proper supplies.


r/snails 1d ago

Pretty baby

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339 Upvotes

r/snails 1d ago

Does anyone know what breed of GALS my snail is?

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This is my baby boy called grub. I’ve only had him 2 weeks and he’s a couple of months old. I bought him for Ā£5 from a local woman who didn’t mean for her GALS eggs to hatch. I have an idea on what he is but I’d rather snail experts let me know preferably as he is my first snail.


r/snails 1d ago

Look at you! Soooooo fat your body can’t even fit in your shell anymore! 🤣🐣

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124 Upvotes

r/snails 1d ago

Just upgraded my giant African land snails to their forever home

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r/snails 2d ago

lil guy is trying VERY hard to eat me

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915 Upvotes

you'll get me one day!!


r/snails 1d ago

Help Id?

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Location - jakarta

Never seen this size here before. Lighter for scale.