Pet Snails Habitat. Make sure the soil has a ph above 7 as in the long run lower ph soil can damage your snail s shell. The snails also ate the skin inside the egg shells.
A garden snail is a small creature with simple needs. I have what i think is a fairly comfortable habitat for my snails but like others have asked they always seem to want to go to the top of the habitat. If you want to prevent this you can place a warming mat underneath their tank but be very careful not to overheat it or dry the substrate out.
Opt for an all purpose peat free potting soil that you can get in any local gardening store.
I had pet snails for many years and have been thinking about starting again. In the picture s background a large piece of bark can be seen that is used by the snails as a hiding place another possibility could be half a flowerpot or a comparable pot. Placing the tank away from sunlight helps to maintain the temperature of the habitat and prevents your snails from getting too hot becoming dry or dehydrated and dying. When it comes to decorating your snail s habitat you can include plants.
