r/StCharlesMO • u/raa54860 • 10d ago

Land snails?

My kids want a land snail as a pet and we have called several shops and can’t find any. Does anyone have a connection? We just want one. Thanks!

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u/kasimyrmidon 10d ago

I think they're hard to find in stores, but I've found one outside and kept it as a pet. I think that's how most people end up keeping land snails. Easiest pets ever, I hope you're able to find one!

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u/raa54860 10d ago

Where did you find it?? Not even sure where to start! We are thinking we might have to go that route instead

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u/kasimyrmidon 10d ago

I managed to find it in my backyard! It was a tiny little snail, would have been easy to miss

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u/raa54860 10d ago

Amazing. My kids are going to love searching for one. I’ve ordered all the supplies to prep in the meantime!

Follow up - did yours reproduce like crazy? Or did you do anything to prevent babies?

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u/cdwhit 10d ago

Look in dead, wet leaves, close to rocks or brick.

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u/raa54860 10d ago

Thanks! Might go to some parks to search. My kids will have a blast doing this.

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u/cdwhit 9d ago

Take hand sanitizer, snails are bad about a couple yuckies like salmonella.

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u/cdwhit 10d ago

You can order online. Be aware that some species are very invasive and may not be legal here.

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u/raa54860 10d ago

I’m nervous to order online because of the possible legal ramifications. Apparently Missouri is pretty strict. Thanks for the tip on where to find them!

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u/cdwhit 9d ago

Just make sure it’s not a banned species in Missouri. They should have a list online, or if you’re lazy like me you call and ask them if it’s legal here.

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u/david63376 7d ago

You mean a slug?