Until recently, lizards or snakes were considered exotic pets. Now even snails have become an alternative to the cats and dogs that we are accustomed to. The most usual tiny snails that we can meet in the garden after the rain, rarely start at home. Usually these are the so-called giant species. In this article, we will look at the types of the largest snail that will successfully survive in the house and live in the water.
The biggest snail in the world as a domestic pet
Undoubtedly, the most famous biggest snail is the ahatina . In nature, this species can be found in the rainforest. What is most interesting, this creature is omnivorous and apart from the usual greenery, sometimes it can also eat the remains of animals.
The weight of the largest cochlea of this species was recorded in the 70's and was about 1 kg! In our places there are already quite successful results of the work of the breeders, who managed to create conditions for the reproduction of the tiger species of akhitin. In general, a large African snail will please you with this or that shade of shell, if you add certain foods to its diet. For example, bright vegetables like carrots gradually give a contrast. The biggest snail can even "talk" with its owner. Rather, they are capable of making sounds: something like a squeak is produced through the breathing hole at a time when the pet is drawing in the skin.
The Australian trumpeter also claims the title of the biggest snail in the world. But this inhabitant of the sea depths and create conditions for him at home will be much more problematic. His habitual home is ground sands in the tidal range of Australia and Indonesia. The largest snail of this species can weigh about 18 kg, and the length of its shell is about 91 cm. Although it is worth noting that such records are rare and in most cases the size of the shells does not exceed 30 cm in most cases.