Rob_Mitchell Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 well last night i changed the soil for my african snails and i notced one starting to pop eggs out lol, they look like tic tacs. so now im left with 100+ eggs ready to hatch in 2 weeks time, need a bigger container and soil to get it ready for the nippers. so if anyone want some give me a shout, they are easy to look after. has anyone else had eggs and managed to hatch them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Dude, Don't hatch them, you will end up with thousands of them. Snails aren't fussy who they bonk, and they will keep going. Freeze the eggs and give them to someone with koi or something of that nature. You are aware the ALS are actually classed as a pest so don't just throw the eggs out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Snails aren't fussy who they bonk, and they will keep going. Sounds like some chavs I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 i was planning on freezing them but i might just hatch these ones and try and sell them to my mates. i dont like killing things its cruel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 i was planning on freezing them but i might just hatch these ones and try and sell them to my mates. i dont like killing things its cruel I was the same in the beginning, then my boy's snails ended up with hundreds....and it was a case of having to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 I was the same in the beginning, then my boy's snails ended up with hundreds....and it was a case of having to do it. its mad aint it, i was just watching one constantly last night popping them out it was facsinating.. how did you hatch them? i have moved them out carefuly into another tank with some damp soil, is that ok? shall a spray water regulary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 its mad aint it, i was just watching one constantly last night popping them out it was facsinating.. how did you hatch them? i have moved them out carefuly into another tank with some damp soil, is that ok? shall a spray water regulary? Leave them and don't do anything, they will hatch on their own. The eggs have a damn high success rate as you will soon discover Same conditions as the original snails, moist soil, warm conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 lol cool, i got a funny feeling they are going to drive my mum mental when she realises there are so many Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 lol cool, i got a funny feeling they are going to drive my mum mental when she realises there are so many Especially if they get out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 Especially if they get out! yeah . might just do it for a laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Bring um to Suprapod. We can have snail races against the NA's. NOTE, I own a NA Supra so am allowed to take the piss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 Bring um to Suprapod. We can have snail races against the NA's. NOTE, I own a NA Supra so am allowed to take the piss. lol i might bring a couple and strap them to the rocket car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 how much is p&p on a set of snails? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Can't you just eat them? Snails eggs omlette? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 how much is p&p on a set of snails? not sure they post them out on ebay lol why you want some? Can't you just eat them? Snails eggs omlette? yeah yummy, bit of pepper and garlic butter.. my ones at home are huge so probley need to cut them in half first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGX Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 The other option is breaking new grounds by providing the next great luxury cavier. Giant African Snail Caviar. GAS Caviar™ could be a winner. I'm sure it's not as stupid as it sounds and if they go like rabbits/chavs then...doable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 lol i might just tie string around them and then to the front of my car to pull me along, saves petrol plus will look mental Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I'm sure Supra Star 3000 or tbourner will try eating some. Fried, scrambled, poached or boiled, I'm sure eggs are just eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Fried, scrambled, poached or boiled, I'm sure eggs are just eggs. You just try saying that to the nice ladies with placards outside your nearest IVF clinic and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 group buy! (will they fit a 1997 na?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopgunTT Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Have you started naming them yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGX Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 "Fish food 1, Fish food 2, Fish food 3, Fish food 4.... .... Squash 32, Squash 33, Squash 34............ ...Abortion 229, Abortion 230, Abortion 231......." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 what dop you need to keep them,? i need a garage mascot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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