Gardeners of the pond- pod snails:
Snails are the creatures with a hard spiral or coiled shell at the back. These are found almost everywhere especially in the moist and dense places. Talking about the diversity of these snails, then we find that they are classified into three types, namely, sea snails or aquatic snails, land snails and the fresh water or pod snails. Many people consider these creatures as yuck and eradicate them. But you should know their vitality in the maintenance of the pond. They actually help in keeping the...
How to treat an African snail in the best possible manner?
How many of you know the fact that African snails are known all over the world as giant African snails because they are the largest amongst their species. It can be so much of fun to groom African snails and I am very sure, you would have no idea about that. At the first place, like they come from Africa, they like a very warm and a humid environment. A glass container is the best place to keep them since there is warmness inside. During the winters, a reptile heat mat should be kept inside, pre...
Trapdoor snails
The term trapdoor refers to operculum which the snails;s use to trap their soft bodies from surroundings. Trapdoor snail, scientific name- Cipangopaludina Chinesis is a large almost up to 65mm freshwater snail with gills and an operculum, an aquatic gastropod mollusk in the family Viviparidae. The Japanese variety of trapdoor snail is black in color and generally has a dark green and moss-like alga shell cover. Trapdoor snail is a hinged plate or operculum like that of a fingernail which is used...
An overview of escargots-a delicacy
Land snails are usually cooked and served as an appetizer and are commonly known as escargot. Helix aspersa or Helix pomatia, found in France generally come under this category. These form an important part of the French cuisine. Helix aspersa are about one third the size of Helix pomatia. However, in America people do not prefer eating this dish since in this country molluscs are eaten. But people love eating it most of the parts of the world.
The best part is that snails are a very good sou...
Removing freshwater snails from the aquarium
Most of the people love to keep aquariums in their homes. However, it might be possible that they may find some newly added members in their aquariums. These are the freshwater snails which might either be the sweetest companions or the greatest pests ever. Well, they do not appear in the aquariums by magic but are introduced into the aquarium through live plants where these are hidden among the leaves either as eggs or even small adults. It might be possible for them to give birth to a large po...
Fresh water snails with their amazing characteristics
Freshwater snails can add to the beauty of your ponds and aquariums. These are believed to be quite peaceful and harmless creatures. These can grow up to 1-4 inches in size. You will not find problem keeping them as pets since they have very minimal requirements. Freshwater snails require low light level, temperatures of 68-85 degree Fahrenheit and a pH of 6.5-8.0. These are known by different genus names such as Pomacea and Ampullaria. However, these are also referred to as Ampullariidae or Pil...
Aquarium snails-menace or lovely friends?
People loving having aquariums and depending upon one’s taste you may or may not come across the aquarium snails present in these. These can prove to be wonderful friends and you may benefit from keeping these in your aquarium. In fact you will have fun keeping these in your aquarium as these are one of the most incredible creatures. However, it is important to know that some of the aquarium shells might prove to be really irritating and may add to your troubles.
Ramshorn snails are the sna...
Apple snails-The Blue Mystery Snail
Apple snails are quite common in the freshwater. Available in different colors and most commonly blue, these are also called “Blue Mystery Snail”. Due to their easy availability, you will find them in most of the stores and it is absolutely easy to care for them. Apple snails are known for both positive and negative traits.
The advantages of happing apple snails are that these are available in variety of color patters and thus seem incredible. They consume algae and thus help in maintaini...
African snails
African snails or giant African snails are the largest species of snails on earth having a shell that can grow up to 30cm in length and 15cm in diameter. This specie of snails in native to Ghana, Africa. African snails live in tropical climate region and have no natural enemy. African snails can lay twelve hundred eggs in an year resulting in their large population. Wherever these snails have their settlement, the other species of tree snails of that area go extinct. African snails have insatiab...
Apple Snails
Apple snails are very edible and are a delicacy especially for people living near rice and taro production areas. They are very rich in nutrients and especially in protein such has pomacea haustrum which is about 72.9 grams of human body protein. Proteins are usually made of amino acids and snails and human beings have over 20 different types of amino acids in their body.
When harvesting snails, they have to be cleaned thoroughly to get rid of dirt. It is important to cook snails thoroughly t...
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