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Giant African Land Snail | Archachatina puylaeti benin

Common Name Giant African Land Snail
Scientific Name Archachatina puylaerti benin
Origin Benin, West Africa
Adult Size 10–15 cm shell length
Lifespan 5–10 years
Activity Nocturnal, terrestrial detritivore

Behavior

  • Calm, slow-moving, and easy to care for.

  • Mostly active at night or during humid conditions.

  • Enjoys burrowing into substrate and hiding under logs or leaf litter.

  • Peaceful species that can be kept in small groups.

Enclosure Requirements

  • Tank Size: Minimum 30–40 liters for a small group

  • Substrate: 10–15 cm of coconut fiber, soil, or organic compost for burrowing and egg laying

  • Decor: Cork bark, moss, leaves, and small logs for hiding

  • Humidity: 70–90%

  • Temperature:

    • Day: 22–26°C

    • Night: 20–22°C

  • Lighting: Low light; avoid direct sunlight

  • Ventilation: Moderate airflow to prevent mold

Compatibility

  • Social species; can be housed with other similar-sized land snails.

  • Avoid housing with predatory insects or animals that may harm snails.

Diet

  • Herbivorous; feeds on fresh vegetables and fruits:

    • Cucumber, lettuce, carrot, zucchini, apple

    • Leafy greens and soft vegetables

  • Provide calcium source such as cuttlebone or crushed eggshell for shell growth.

  • Remove uneaten food daily to prevent mold.

Care Tips

  • Maintain moist substrate but avoid waterlogging.

  • Mist enclosure regularly to maintain humidity.

  • Spot-clean regularly and remove spoiled food.

  • Avoid handling with dry hands to prevent damaging the snail’s delicate skin and shell.

Breeding

  • Hermaphroditic; both snails can lay eggs after mating.

  • Eggs are laid in moist substrate and hatch after 2–4 weeks depending on temperature and humidity.

  • Juveniles remain in the substrate initially and require soft foods and calcium.

Visual Quick Guide

  • 🏠 Enclosure: ≥30–40 L, deep moist substrate, hides and leaves

  • 🌡️ Temp: Day 22–26°C / Night 20–22°C

  • 💧 Humidity: 70–90%

  • 🍴 Diet: Vegetables, fruits, leafy greens, calcium source

  • 🕒 Activity: Nocturnal, burrowing detritivore

  • ⚠️ Stress: Maintain humidity, moist substrate, and gentle handling

Please note: We don't ship live animals. You can order online and choose click and collect, and we will hold it for you.

$31.53
Giant African Land Snail | Archachatina puylaeti benin
$31.53

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Description

Common Name Giant African Land Snail
Scientific Name Archachatina puylaerti benin
Origin Benin, West Africa
Adult Size 10–15 cm shell length
Lifespan 5–10 years
Activity Nocturnal, terrestrial detritivore

Behavior

  • Calm, slow-moving, and easy to care for.

  • Mostly active at night or during humid conditions.

  • Enjoys burrowing into substrate and hiding under logs or leaf litter.

  • Peaceful species that can be kept in small groups.

Enclosure Requirements

  • Tank Size: Minimum 30–40 liters for a small group

  • Substrate: 10–15 cm of coconut fiber, soil, or organic compost for burrowing and egg laying

  • Decor: Cork bark, moss, leaves, and small logs for hiding

  • Humidity: 70–90%

  • Temperature:

    • Day: 22–26°C

    • Night: 20–22°C

  • Lighting: Low light; avoid direct sunlight

  • Ventilation: Moderate airflow to prevent mold

Compatibility

  • Social species; can be housed with other similar-sized land snails.

  • Avoid housing with predatory insects or animals that may harm snails.

Diet

  • Herbivorous; feeds on fresh vegetables and fruits:

    • Cucumber, lettuce, carrot, zucchini, apple

    • Leafy greens and soft vegetables

  • Provide calcium source such as cuttlebone or crushed eggshell for shell growth.

  • Remove uneaten food daily to prevent mold.

Care Tips

  • Maintain moist substrate but avoid waterlogging.

  • Mist enclosure regularly to maintain humidity.

  • Spot-clean regularly and remove spoiled food.

  • Avoid handling with dry hands to prevent damaging the snail’s delicate skin and shell.

Breeding

  • Hermaphroditic; both snails can lay eggs after mating.

  • Eggs are laid in moist substrate and hatch after 2–4 weeks depending on temperature and humidity.

  • Juveniles remain in the substrate initially and require soft foods and calcium.

Visual Quick Guide

  • 🏠 Enclosure: ≥30–40 L, deep moist substrate, hides and leaves

  • 🌡️ Temp: Day 22–26°C / Night 20–22°C

  • 💧 Humidity: 70–90%

  • 🍴 Diet: Vegetables, fruits, leafy greens, calcium source

  • 🕒 Activity: Nocturnal, burrowing detritivore

  • ⚠️ Stress: Maintain humidity, moist substrate, and gentle handling

Please note: We don't ship live animals. You can order online and choose click and collect, and we will hold it for you.

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