{"product_id":"land-snail-camaena-platyodon","title":"Land Snail | Camaena platyodon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"newlands-animal-care-guide\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLand Snail | Camaena platyodon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan the habitat for the adult animal, with secure housing and room to carry out its natural behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; natural habitat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHainan Island, China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAdult size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–7 cm shell diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividuals vary; allow time to settle before any handling.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eActivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNocturnal, terrestrial herbivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSocial needs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible same-species groups may breed readily.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHousing \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnclosure dimensions are length × depth × height unless stated otherwise. Plan for the adult animal; larger, suitably furnished housing is encouraged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAdult housing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChoose an enclosure long enough for at least 3× adult shell length and wide enough for 2×, with substrate at least one shell-height deep; increase substantially for groups.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEnclosure type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecure, ventilated terrestrial enclosure.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDay: 22–26°C Night: 20–22°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLighting \u0026amp; UVB\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA regular day\/night cycle with darkness at night; specialist UVB is not required. Avoid direct sunlight and overheating.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity \/ moisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75–90%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePesticide-free, moisture-retentive soil suitable for land snails; damp, not waterlogged.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFurnishings \u0026amp; filtration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft hides and a very shallow water dish; avoid heavy rocks beneath climbing areas.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not pull a snail off a surface; allow it onto a supported hand. Never release snails or eggs outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer a varied diet of suitable vegetables and leafy foods, with cuttlebone continuously available for calcium. Fruit is occasional, not the staple. Confirm any species-specific protein requirement with our team. Avoid salt, processed food and pesticide-treated plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoutine Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck food, water or drinking droplets, ventilation and substrate moisture regularly. Remove waste and spoiled food promptly; avoid disturbing animals during moulting. Keep doors and ventilation gaps secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Before Buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm the exact species and adult shell size. Prepare for breeding and a long-term indoor commitment; do not release unwanted animals or eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive Animals Are Click \u0026amp; Collect Only\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not ship live animals. Order online and wait for confirmation that your animal is ready before collecting from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Have the enclosure prepared and its conditions checked before collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Pet Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53503264653639,"sku":"1139390","price":13.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/LandSnailCamaenaplatyodonHainan1.jpg?v=1773327606","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/products\/land-snail-camaena-platyodon","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}