Paul
Teenage Snail
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Post by Paul on May 26, 2005 19:29:22 GMT
I'm not sure how fast they grow - I've never had one from a baby to an adult but judging by the growth rate of the babies compared to fulica babies I'd say full size in 1.5-2 years, sexual maturity after 9-12months.
paul
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Post by pheonixx on May 26, 2005 19:33:46 GMT
Wow thats slow compared to wet pets..with our brigs by 9-12 months they will have bred 100s of times LOL and almost come to the end of their days..how interesting...I wonder what the difference is..hmmm
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Paul
Teenage Snail
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Post by Paul on May 26, 2005 19:53:42 GMT
I suppose the difference is that African land snails live for up to 10 years in captivity with no hibernation or aestivation (more like 3-6). So, I suppose it is comparative when you think about it.
It is not impossible for it to reach 95% of its full-size in a year.
Also, the hotter they are (up to a limit) will increase metabolism so they'll eat more and grow faster, although some snails just grow slowly compared to other siblings. However, with more heat comes the need for good humidity otherwise they'd just aestivate as they would in Africa during the dryer period.
paul
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