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Name Garden snail Scientific Name Cornu aspersum, Helix Aspersa (Müller) Type Terrestrial Tank size (minimum) any Keeping Easy Breeding Easy Full Grown Size 1.2 – 1.4 inches (3 – 3.5 cm) Optimal Temperature 60 – 74°F (15 to 24 °C) Optimal Humidity 70 – 90% Substrate Deep enough to bury Diet Herbivore / detritivore Temperament Peaceful up to 5 years Brown to gray
Keep an eye on the weather! For a safe delivery, please review the local forecast for the next 7 days. Remember to include warm packs for temperatures below 33°F and ice packs for temperatures above 82°F. Don't worry, warmer and ice packs are available in my shop!
How we ship snails safely?
Shipping live garden snails during the summertime require careful consideration to ensure their safety and well-being. Here are the safest methods of shipping we can provide:
* Moisture environment: we added dampened, non-toxic substrate (moist paper towels) to the snail container to maintain humidity and prevent dehydration. We also include some leaf litter in the container, this will provide a food source and a familiar environment they get used to.
* Ensure proper ventilation: There are small air holes included in the container, allowing for adequate airflow without compromising the security of the snails.
* Double packaging: The snail container is inside a cardboard shipping box, with a breathable Honeycomb Paper Cushion, This extra layer can provide additional protection against temperature fluctuations.
* Additionally, In extreme heat whether we will include ice packs or gel packs to maintain a cooler temperature during transit. But this will be an additional cost to the shipping, summer shipping cost is slightly higher than other seasons.
* Expedited Shipping option: the buyer has the option to choose express or priority shipping options to ensure the snails spend the least amount of time in transit, reducing their exposure to extreme heat.
* Timing: We plan shipment carefully to avoid extreme temperatures. always ship the snails early in the week to minimize transit time and reduce the chances of them being exposed to excessive heat over the weekend.
* The recipient can track the package's arrival date and time. Request that buyer be available to receive the package promptly to minimize the time the snails spend in transit.
* Weather monitoring: I will keep an eye on the weather conditions at both the origin and destination locations. If extreme heat is expected along the shipping route or at the destination, it may be best to postpone the shipment until more favorable weather conditions arise.
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