Aphaenogaster
Third Instar
I am currently thinning my yellow snail cultures and thought I would offer some for sale here. These are a small (~8 mm at maturity) unidentified terrestrial snail species, with an unusual bright yellow coloration and attractive spiral shells. My current captive population of hundreds was established from a founding group of only four individuals that I collected from a greenhouse some time ago.
I will guarantee live arrival. Limited numbers are available; one group per person please. I am posting these on other forums as well, so they may sell quickly. PM me to make an order.
$15 for 6 juveniles/adults
-or-
$28 for 12 juveniles/adults
(with added shipping cost; this may vary)
I am also open to trades.
Out of stock.
Juveniles
Adults
Newly-hatched young
Some notes on care / life history:
This species seems to breed and grow at a very slow pace, at least compared to common snails. They are also not prone to consuming live plants (i.e., they are not plant pests).
I keep them on moist coconut fiber, with a diet consisting mainly of high-quality dog food, occasional vegetable pieces, and cuttlebone. Providing a good source of calcium is very important for this species. Otherwise, they will die off quickly and resort to cannibalism.
As with many gastropods, these snails are hermaphroditic - each individual produces both eggs and sperm. However, they still seem to require cross-fertilization (i.e., they cannot bear offspring without a mate). Adults will produce round white eggs, clearly visible through their semi-transparent shells, and lay these in the substrate.
These will likely not make good feeders for most animals. Please note that their bright coloration may advertise toxicity - I do not know. I keep them mainly for their attractive appearance and as an inhabitant of small terrariums.
Thanks for your interest!
As far as I know, this is the first time this species is being offered to the invertebrate hobby.
I will guarantee live arrival. Limited numbers are available; one group per person please. I am posting these on other forums as well, so they may sell quickly. PM me to make an order.
$15 for 6 juveniles/adults
-or-
$28 for 12 juveniles/adults
(with added shipping cost; this may vary)
I am also open to trades.
Out of stock.
Juveniles
Adults
Newly-hatched young
Some notes on care / life history:
This species seems to breed and grow at a very slow pace, at least compared to common snails. They are also not prone to consuming live plants (i.e., they are not plant pests).
I keep them on moist coconut fiber, with a diet consisting mainly of high-quality dog food, occasional vegetable pieces, and cuttlebone. Providing a good source of calcium is very important for this species. Otherwise, they will die off quickly and resort to cannibalism.
As with many gastropods, these snails are hermaphroditic - each individual produces both eggs and sperm. However, they still seem to require cross-fertilization (i.e., they cannot bear offspring without a mate). Adults will produce round white eggs, clearly visible through their semi-transparent shells, and lay these in the substrate.
These will likely not make good feeders for most animals. Please note that their bright coloration may advertise toxicity - I do not know. I keep them mainly for their attractive appearance and as an inhabitant of small terrariums.
Thanks for your interest!
As far as I know, this is the first time this species is being offered to the invertebrate hobby.
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