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[–] Cris_Citrus@piefed.zip 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Cuties :)))))

What kinda snail is the long boi?

[–] johsny@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I know them as Devils Thorn snails. Very interesting guys, they can move pretty fast, even with that long shell dragging behind.

[–] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Do you just toss in a green bean?

[–] johsny@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I lightly cook it (microwave vegetable steamer works great.) and then toss it in yes. They love green beans.

That’s very interesting! I love my aquarium snails, but had no clue they loved green beans! ❤️

[–] Eldritch@piefed.world 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

More or less. They'll eat any decaying plant or animal matter. Although just tossing in a green bean it will likely float for a long time. They've got a nice hook they can get it under there. Makes it much easier for the snails to get to. Lettuce is also another good thing for them.

[–] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

I'm going to try this. Thanks for this.

[–] cybervseas@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

How quickly do they find it?

[–] johsny@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

Surprisingly, pretty quickly. Usually within a few minutes.