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Old 27-04-2008, 07:57 PM
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Exclamation PLEASE HELP! Problem with Clives shell!

I've just bought a Giant African Land Snail,
The problem is his shell is in terrible condition, He was brought to the shop from a member of public and he has been on cuttle fish, but his shell doesnt seem to be improving much and i just wandered if anyone could suggest any other ways to help his shell out abit!!!

Hope to find help soon,

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Re: PLEASE HELP! Problem with Clives shell!

not owned these, but i would try to use a calcium supplement, just like you would for gut loading crickets or stuff, try putting some on some of its food, ITS ALL I CAN SUGGEST!
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Re: PLEASE HELP! Problem with Clives shell!

bathing him in luke warm waters, Get a toothbrush and scub the shell gently, Just keep him with cuttle fish and try some calcuim rich foods like cabbage e.t.c
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Re: PLEASE HELP! Problem with Clives shell!

I'm sorry to say but I did this post about a year ago, Clive has passed away since then

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Re: PLEASE HELP! Problem with Clives shell!

im sorry for the loss
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