#Coco fiber for sale

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INTRODUCE COCO-COIR CIRCLES.

WHAT IS COCO-COIR CIRCLES?? coco-coir wreath is a crafts made from coconut fiber which are shaped into circles and decorated according to your wishes.

BENEFIT OF COCO-COIR CIRCLES. Usually used to decorate bedroom walls, living rooms, weddings and also for Christmas decorations.

ABOUT OESAKA INDONESIA Oesaka is an abbreviation for coconut fiber house. Oesaka Kebumen focuses more on production and large sales. Meanwhile, Oesaka Jogja focuses on online, offline sales and also social media.

FOR MORE INFORMATION : https://linktr.ee/oesaka.indonesia

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Next steps for the dart frog vivarium:

Finish attaching cork mosaic to background, and stuff with long fiber sphagnum

Clean up the edges of the foam and silicon, and cover exposed foam with silicon and coco coir/sphagnum

Pop in the drainage valve and silicon in place

Drainage layer, mesh, dirt in place

Plant plants

Install mister system

Next steps for the ceramic/moss/orchid thing for my office:

Probably break down and order the branded matching glass case, because I can't find anything with the right dimensions for sale and the glass vase I got second hand only has room for moss

Buy cheap cotton thread

Attach moss, Marsilea, and Hydrocotyle tripartita to outside, pick orchid(s) and attach

Add in some Dusk Moss Mix???

Buy light

Next steps for the fountain for my sister:

Choose a dish to put it in

Drill hole in lava rock and insert tubing

Silicone small rocks in place to hide the pump

Mount Pinguicula, possibly also Utricularia and/or a sundew

Buy light

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Find best  Coir / Coconut Fibre manufactures, wholesale suppliers  and exporters in India and across the world. Get Best Price and Specification of Coconut fibre in Chennai ,india

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Find best  Coir / Coconut Fibre manufactures, wholesale suppliers  and exporters in India and across the world. Get Best Price and Specification of Coconut fibre in Chennai ,india

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Raw Carob for Sale Dried Carob Pods in  Cocos (Keeling) Islands  Order Today - CAROB MART

Looking for Bulk Carob in Cocos (Keeling) Islands ? Order Dried Carob Pods here at Carob Mart! Nuts for a sweet and healthy snack shipped fresh to your door. Get yours now! Wholesale carob in Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

CAROB FOR SALE IN Cocos (Keeling) Islands

The Carob fruit (also commonly called the Bosker) has a taste and texture that has been coveted for centuries. When dried, Carob pods have a chocolate-like flavor that can be used as sweetener in baked goods, drinks and other dishes. Carob pods have a dark brown color and contain tiny beans inside. They may be stored for six months to a year before being ground up for use. Dried Carob pods are also stand-alone treats to snack on. Here at Turkish Carob, we proudly carry Dried Carob pods shipped fresh worldwide. Get yours from our trusted suppliers and start enjoying this healthy and sweet snack year-round now! 

When you love chocolate, it's hard to find a replacement with the same flavor and mouth-feel, right? Enter carob. Not chocolate, not really. But a good place to start. In fact, there are plenty of times when I choose carob instead. Why? Unlike chocolate, carob is naturally sweet, low in fat, high in fiber, has calcium, and most importantly to me, no caffeine. And because chocolate is linked to migraines and caffeine-sensitivity for some people, carob definitely has its advantages. Carob comes from the pod of a tree that grows along the Mediterranean Sea. The pod contains a sweet, edible pulp. Once dried and roasted, the pulp is ground into a powder called carob flour (but more commonly referred to as "carob powder"). It's similar to cocoa powder in color and can be substituted one-for-one in recipes, but carob is unique with its own special flavor and texture. If you've never tried carob, you're in for a treat. It's sweet, mild and packed with pectin, a soluble fiber. Traditionally, it was used to soothe an upset stomach.

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Nutritional characterization of carobs and traditional carob products

Carob fruits are characterized by high sugar content (48%–56%) (mainly sucrose, glucose, and fructose), 3%–4% protein, a low‐fat content (0.2%–0.6%), low content of alkaloids, and high content of dietary fibers, especially in the seeds. Specifically, the pulp is composed of sugars, polyphenols (e.g., tannins, flavonoids, phenolic acids), and minerals (e.g. K, Ca, Mg, Na, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn), whereas the seed contains proteins, dietary fibers, polyphenols, and minerals and is free of gluten.

Carob powder is a valuable source of vitamins E, D, C, Niacin, B6, and folic acid; vitamins A, B2, and B12 are provided in lower levels. Carob powder oil is composed of 17 fatty acids, mainly oleic, linoleic, palmitic, and stearic acid at 40.45%, 23.19%, 11.01%, and 3.08%, respectively (Youssef, El‐Manfaloty, & Ali, 2013). A number of cyclitols are also present in carob beans. The major cyclitol is D‐pinitol (3‐O‐methyl‐D‐chiro‐inositol) with multiple health benefits.

The endosperm of the seed contains the water‐soluble mucus, known as locust bean gum (LBG), which is a polysaccharide (galactomannan) consisting of 16%–20% D‐galactose and 80%–84% D‐mannose. It is created from seed processing and is a natural additive (E410) (Salinas, Carbas, Brites, & Puppo, 2015). It is widely used in the food industry as thickener, stabilizer, and gelling or dispersing agent, and its labeling is compulsory. LBG has many applications in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, film emulsions, paints, polishes, ceramics, and adhesives.

Many studies have shown that carobs and their products can promote human health and help prevent specific chronic diseases. In particular, they show antiproliferative and apoptotic activity against cancer cells, they are suggested to treat diarrhea symptoms, and they present antihyperlipidemia and antidiabetic effects due to their high antioxidants, polyphenols, and high content in fibers. Therefore, they are considered ideal food for people with diabetes (Youssef et al., 2013). Carob flour (from carob seeds) is used to manufacture dietetic products and products for celiac patients (gluten‐free products).

Carob is an indigenous drought‐ and temperature‐tolerant tree cultivated in Cyprus for centuries. In the past, it significantly benefited the agricultural economy of the island. It was widely known as the “black gold” of Cyprus. In recent years, carob's health benefits and nutritional value are being highlighted and therefore traditional carob‐based food products end up in the market.

CAROB WHOLESALE:

CAROB MART: carobmart.com

NATURAL CAROB: wholecarob.com

ORGANIC CAROB: Carobforsale.com

TURKISH CAROB: turkishcarob.com

CAROB DEPOT: Carobdepot.com

CAROB DIRECT: Carobdirect.com

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Best Coco Pith Block Exporters in India

Looking for the best coco pith block exporters in India? ,then look no further than SugunFibres! Our team of experts is dedicated to bringing you the finest quality coco pith block at competitive prices. We are one of the finest coco pith exporters in Salem Tamilnadu. Coco pith block is a type of natural fiber supplement that is made from the fruit pulp and fibers extracted from coconuts. - coco pith exporters in Salem Tamilnadu

From extraction to sale, we take care of everything, so you can focus on your business goals. Contact us today and let us help you take your enterprise to new heights!

  We are proud to be the leading providers of quality coco pith block products.  our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing you with the finest coco pith block exporters in India. Our products are sourced from reliable and certified suppliers who adhere to the highest standards of quality control, so you can be sure that you're getting the best possible product.

  If your looking for best coco pith block exporters in India ? then you should choose SugunFibres as we are well accclaimed Coco pith exporters in Salem Tamilnadu

since many years .We specialize in the distribution and sale of coco pith block to industries such as textiles, furniture, building materials, insulation, paper, chemical and pharmaceuticals. We understand the importance of quality and ensure that all our coco pith block material  are of the highest standard.

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High quality, custom made natural wood bed frames in NZ

The key component of any bedroom is undoubtedly the bed. This is a piece of furniture that you use every day of your life and your rest and sleep depend on it. Since we spend a large portion of our lives sleeping, you must choose your natural wood bed accordingly. No matter what your taste or preference is, we are confident that Natural Beds and Furniture has a natural wood bed frame in NZ that you will love.

 Bed bases are available in steel too but wooden bed frames are the smarter choice. Not only are they functional and beautiful, but will not be needed to maintain as much as any other bed base. They're also durable and reliable which means they'll last for years! It is important to settle on a bed base that can be relied upon because you will be spending most of your time on it. You must keep certain things in mind before buying a bed base that includes its dimensions.

 This will help you determine the space it will take up in your room and help you choose a bed frame that goes with the theme of the room. Natural Beds and Furniture is a natural bed company in Kaiwaka, New Zealand that manufactures a wide range of natural wood beds for sale. You can choose from zen-inspired single beds, double beds, bunk beds, and more. All our natural wood bed frames come with solid clear pine slat rolls which can be further customized to rest upon 50mm coco fiber cushioning for extra comfort.

 Wooden bed base manufacturers in NZ

 We also offer other wooden furniture which includes bed settees, tables, and more. Choosing a comfortable and reliable natural wood bed frame in NZ is no longer an issue when you've discovered Natural Beds and Furniture. We have a large assortment of wood frames that are manufactured in our factory using high-quality NZ-grown plantation timbers and sustainable logged timbers from overseas.

 This enables us to price our products as reasonably as possible for our clients. Each of our products is created using the best raw materials and is crafted to perfection by a team of professionals. Our natural wood bed frames are everything you're looking for and more. A natural wood bed has many advantages and its durability is just one of them. It adds a calm and serene look to your room.

 Our range of products will keep changing and developing over time and as always our customers can come to us to make their designs a reality. Setting up a comfortable bed isn't just about paying attention to the mattress, it’s also about choosing the right bed frame. Bed frames support the weight of the mattress and unlike metal bed frames that can squeak and rust, wooden bed frames will stay just like new for years to come.

 A wide range of wooden bed frames for you!

 Wooden bed frames will not require as much maintenance as any other bed frame. Their distinct features make them a great base for your mattress, giving you peaceful and comfortable sleep every time. When it comes to maintaining natural wood bed frames, all you have to do is wipe off the dirt with a clean cloth to make it as good as new again. Metal bed frames may look good but they can rust over time, resulting in you having to buy a brand new frame again to replace them.

 Each wood bed base that we manufacture is designed to be durable, beautiful, and comfortable. They're going to last for a long time! Take a look through our collection and explore a wide range of natural wood bed frames in NZ which have a natural oil and wax finish. Since we manufacture our products, clients can easily make any customizations they like to make their design dreams a reality.

 We also guarantee to repair and replace any product that, due to faulty workmanship or materials, does not create a satisfied customer. At Natural Beds and Furniture, we make an extensive collection of wooden bed frames which include bunk beds, contemporary style beds, and traditional style beds. Our wooden bed frames are manufactured in the beautiful Kaipara Harbour, near Kaiwaka, where we put together our unique range of designs and products.

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heres A Post about what ive been obsessing over lately to distract myself. a bioactive terrarium for anole lizards. sorry for mobile users if this doesnt show up under a readmore. im linking where i got all the information and the products id want to use in case anyone gives a shit enough to look. at the end ill estimate the total cost of the project. not to be That Bitch but lms if you read 

this is the tank i want to use. we bought it for $10 at a garage sale and we’re 99% sure the previous owner was using it for parakeets- we found down feathers stuck around the inside when we cleaned it. you cant see it in the pic but its got a screen top, and its a lot deeper than it is wide. before i do anything i want to re-silicone and refix the glass to the wooden frame. i showed to tank to my dad when he visited and he told me the wood looked water treated, but i still plan on applying a thin layer of silicone to create a seal, since the inside of the tank is going to be misted at least once a day. 99% of this build is inspired by this series of tutorials- he said he’s coming out with new ones soon and im really excited!

for a bioactive tank, there needs to be at least 6 inches of substrate/drainage, but the tank doesn’t have anything to keep soil in. first i want to place an acrylic sheet inside to hold in the substrate. for extra protection against moisture, the bottom will be lined with pond/pool liner. at the absolute bottom of the acrylic sheet, it needs a small sealed hole so i can drain any excess water that has accumulated in the drainage layer. if i cant find a suitable 2-way flow, ll use the PVC pipe method outlined in the tutorial’s false-bottom part 3B.

 ideally the soil would be separated by a fiberglass screen, but since im not making 6 of these things, reptile keepers recommend these and apparently they work fine. the mesh is just to keep the soil from falling into the drainage layer and getting all moldy in the reservoir of water. its also to help protect the clean up crew of bugaboos from drowning too. 

the background is gonna be a sheet of styrofoam, with carved pieces of styrofoam sheet layered to give it more depth. covering the whole thing in coco fiber sheet will not only make it look more natural but will also provide a surface for the plants and lizards to climb. i was worried about finding plants that can tolerate the temperate climate and mid-to-high humidity the anole need, but literally heres a page titled plants for anoles. anole also need uva/uvb light to remain healthy, so a strong plant light should be perfect at emulating their florida environment. also, due to the high humidity, using a grow light- typically waterproof with the expectation of water in the air- should be much safer than using a heat lamp, which usually advise against too much exposure to moisture.

 using an under tank heater (which very very few reptile keeper recommend using on the bottom anymore- its much safer to place it on the side as moisture on the heated glass can cause it to crack/shatter) on the side will hopefully provide a suitable temperature gradient, thought im not sure if ill try putting it towards the bottom or top first, but since ill be waiting 3 months after planting to put animals in (sans the cleanup crew) that gives me time to check the daily temps and find what works best. at night, a lightless ceramic bulb should do, since there will be less humidity rising at night (i may still get a mesh cover for it for a little added protection) and reptile nightlights are bad bad bad. also, anole cant climb glass, so theres little danger of them hurting themselves on the glass with the uth. ill keep the climbing decorations (driftwood, faux vines, a rock!) away from the hot spot so they dont overheat. 

so all told the estimation is around $145, not including thrifting some tools, hides for lizards,a water bowl, the plants bought locally from a nursery, substrate, along with some other small things, which i’d give another generous $70 to. which honestly for a project like this aint bad, the biggest cost usually being the tank itself. anole are $10 apiece, and a 45 should home 4 comfortably (thought i may start with 3 just to see how they settle). 

but there it is, the thing im thinking about all the damn time. 

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Timeline National Snack Food Month February 2021

National Snack Food Month timeline

2010

Kids are snacking more

A study showed that children in the U.S. snacked six times per day. That was twice as often as American children in the 1970s.

1941

Candy goes to war

Hershey's invented M&M's so that it could send some heat-resistant chocolates to soldiers in World War II.

1930

The accidental cookie

When Ruth Graves, a restaurant owner in Massachusetts, added pieces of chocolates to her cookie mix, hoping they would melt, little did she know that her failed experiment would produce the world's most- loved cookie!

1880

Candy goes corny

The Wunderlee Candy Company produced candy corn . It is interesting to remember that in those days candies were made by hand.

50,000 BC

Ancient trail mix

Evidence of wild date seeds, pine nuts, walnuts, acorns, and chestnuts can be found in the Shanidar Cave located in Northern Iraq. Cave dwellers loved to snack too!

Yay for snacks! They can satisfy cravings, help you watch your weight, boost your metabolism, and even help you deal with sadness. Whatever your mood, there is a snack for you. So, let 19s take advantage of National Snack Month in February. Hoard your favorite snacks and munch away. Snacking doesn 19t always have to be unhealthy. In fact, it can be a great way to eat more proteins, fiber, and fruits 14 thereby helping your body stay in shape. Happy snacking!

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INTRODUCE COCOHUSK.

WHAT IS COCOHUSK?? COCO HUSK is a brown fiber found on the outside of the coconut shell, which is currently widely processed into bedding for animal cages. COCOHUSK is coconut fiber cut into small squares.

BENEFIT OF COCOHUSK??

Can beautify the appearance of plants.

Contains potassium (K) which is good for plant growth Not easily moldy.

Will not damage the contents of the planting medium.

Can be used as a growing medium for orchids.

Can be used as a base for reptiles.

Easily Absorbs Water.

Reduce Bad Odors.

Helps the Growth of Good Bacteria.

ABOUT OESAKA INDONESIA Oesaka is an abbreviation for coconut fiber house. Oesaka Kebumen focuses more on production and large sales. Meanwhile, Oesaka Jogja focuses on online, offline sales and also social media.

FOR MORE INFORMATION : https://linktr.ee/oesaka.indonesia

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Bulk Infant Wipes Situations As Well As Boxes Available For Sale

Some, such as WaterWipes, are made with natural or natural ingredients. Before you go as well wild on picking the fragrance of baby wipes you choose, see to it your child does not have super-sensitive skin. Some infants can't manage scent on their diaper location, or anywhere against the skin. For these infants, odorless wipes are the better option.

Best Disposable Baby Diapers.

If you're using towel baby diapers and also are searching for eco-friendly wipes to match, look no further. Made with super-soft 100 percent natural cotton towel, these multiple-use infant wipes are nearly as huge as a washcloth, so they can manage even the plumpest, dirtiest infant base. With a low rate compared with various other recyclable child wipes, they're additionally a swipe.

Think it or otherwise, not every baby diaper modification requires using wipes.

Reserving wipes for tidying up poop can save you a substantial quantity.

Also bear in mind that a damp cells, a damp clean cloth, or perhaps a quick rinse in the bathtub might be made use of in place of baby wipes when convenient.

Some discover this clean to be as well damp though, in which situation, try Honest Co. wipes instead.

Rockline Industries of Sheboygan, Wisconsin went on to be the first to innovate the first infant wipe refill pack as well as pop-up packs which have actually become typical in the market.

Swisspers are connected for our leading choice for finest infant wipes for sensitive skin and also the jogger up for finest compostable wipes.

Searching for the excellent child wipes that are delicate, soft, sturdy, efficient, and moderately priced? Annually we put over a dozen sensitive child wipe choices to the examination, assessing them on ourselves as well as on infants, toddlers, and larger kiddos. We investigate the ingredients on the Environmental Working Team's security database, as well as compile all the outcomes right into our yearly child wipe reviews as well as rankings. Our leading 5 outcomes are listed here, adhered to by comprehensive testimonials of virtually a loads various child clean alternatives. Each element used in baby wipes must pass a collection of quality check points during the production procedure. The plastic packaging has to be devoid of mold issues that can trigger leakage or incorrect closure. The non-woven material needs to be consistently created and also should satisfy particular tear-strength needs.

Water is the cornerstone and works as a carrier and also diluent for the various other active ingredients. Baby wipes also contain mild cleaning agents combined with moisturizing agents, fragrance, and preservatives. The detergents most frequently made use of are called amphoteric surfactants, comparable to those located in child shampoos. Sodium diamphoacetate and also coco phosphatidyl PG-dimonium chloride are key surfactants used in wipes. These chemicals do not strip the skin of natural oils and likewise reduce skin irritation potential.

Some are just too thin to do the task properly, which implies you end up utilizing two times as lots of. That eliminates from any type of initial savings on the wipes package.

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In addition, prior to produce, the cleaning remedy must be thoroughly checked. Development chemists assess the item to guarantee that it is rack stable and will certainly not undertake any type https://dreamweaverspot.com/alimentacion/como-usar-un-boppy/ of unwanted chain reaction. They have to also evaluate the formula to guarantee that it satisfies the demands for mildness. One of the most reliable approach used to evaluate mildness is referred to as the Human Repeat Disrespect Spot Examination.

Standard fabrics are made by weaving together fibers of silk, cotton, polyester, woollen, and also comparable materials to create an interlacing matrix of loopholes. Non-woven materials, on the various other hand, are made by a procedure that presses a single sheet of material from a mass of different fibers. Fibers, such as cotton as well as rayon, are used in this process, in addition to plastic resins like polyester, polyethylene, and polypropylene. Child wipes are non reusable fabrics used to cleanse the sensitive skin of infants. These cloths are made from non-woven textiles similar to those made use of in dryer sheets and are saturated with a service of gentle cleansing ingredients. Child wipes are typically marketed in plastic bathtubs that keep the towels moist and also allow for very easy dispensing.

They are much more like bags which are resealable, so the wipes stay tidy and also moisturized. A final alternative is a child cleans dispenser where you refill with brand-new infant wipes as needed. If you get on a road trip as well as your child's hands are filthy, or you don't have a sink to cleanse your very own hands after a baby diaper change, you'll desire those wet wipes. Given that you'll be utilizing many wet wipes, you might be lured to purchase them wholesale. But if your child hasn't been born yet, that would certainly be a mistake.

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Coconut fiber based products introduced to western world in late 19th century and now its a huge industry which creates lots of products which now a huge industry. Coconut coir is made out of the external hard (shell of coconut husk) part of coconut fruit.

Normally coir is a commercial product which create out of coconut husks and coconut coir is a by product of coconut fruit which can create lots of value added products. Coconut Fibre is the material found between the hard, internal shell and the outer coat of a coconut. Fibre used to products such as floor mats, doormats, brushes, mattresses industry for its durability and human friendly material.

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Coco Pith Exporters In Salem Tamilnadu

Looking for the best coco pith block exporters in India ? ,then look no further than SugunFibres! Our team of experts is dedicated to bringing you the finest quality coco pith block at competitive prices. We are one of the finest coco pith exporters in Salem Tamilnadu. Coco pith block is a type of natural fiber supplement that is made from the fruit pulp and fibers extracted from coconuts.

From extraction to sale, we take care of everything, so you can focus on your business goals. Contact us today and let us help you take your enterprise to new heights! - coir yarn exporters in tamilnadu

  We are proud to be the leading providers of quality coco pith block products.  our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing you with the finest coco pith block exporters in India. Our products are sourced from reliable and certified suppliers who adhere to the highest standards of quality control, so you can be sure that you're getting the best possible product.

  If your looking for best coco pith block exporters in India? then you should choose SugunFibres as we are well accclaimed Coco pith exporters in Salem Tamilnadu

since many years .We specialize in the distribution and sale of coco pith block to industries such as textiles, furniture, building materials, insulation, paper, chemical and pharmaceuticals. We understand the importance of quality and ensure that all our coco pith block material  are of the highest standard. 

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This caresheet was originally written in ‘97, and was the first caresheet I ever wrote. Here is an updated version that isn’t formatted like a defunct Geocities site mirror. Most of this information is based on personal experience, with some gleaned from websites, books, and information from those who keep snails raised for food.

Note that this primarily applies to temperate species of terrestrial slugs and snails. It is US-centric since that is where I live. It does not apply to Giant African Land Snails, which are popular pets in other countries but illegal here in the US. For care and keeping of Giant African Land Snails, I suggest finding a species-specific caresheet!

Please note that keeping slugs and snails is not legal everywhere. Some are classed as pest animals and require a permit. Others only require a permit for sales, breeding, or transporting over state lines. Please check your local laws and be a responsible pet keeper.

Also a trigger warning: This caresheet will refer to h*rm*phr*d*tism, which, though a biologically acceptable way of describing slug reproduction, may be triggering for some people for whom it is used as a slur.

Supplies:

Waterproof enclosure

Substrate; optional drainage layer material

Organically raised plants, if desired

Rocks, branches, moss (or hamster tubes, plastic houses) and other cage "furniture"

A clean, new mister bottle

Distilled or dechlorinated water

Veggies and other food

Slug Anatomy

Slugs and snails are molluscs of the class gastropod (”stomach foot”). Snail generally refers to gastropods which can full retract into their shells; slugs are those which have no shell, an internal shell, or a very reduced shell.

They sense their world through two sets of tentacles, which they can retract. The mantle covers their genitals and anus. They ripple along using contractions of their foot. 

Their pneumostome, a large opening on the side of their mantle, is how they breathe.

All slugs and snails produce a mucous which helps keep them moist and clean. They shed debris behind them in their mucous, leaving a trail which varies by species.

Slugs and snails do not have teeth. Instead they have a rasp-like radula, which they scrape away at food with.

Many slug and snail species are simultaneous hermaphroditic, able to produce both sperm and eggs at the same time. Some species are able to self-fertilize (apomixis), creating offspring without another present, and this should be kept in mind when keeping them as pets.

Housing

The home for your slug or snail should be escape proof, large, watertight, and have ventilation. For a single, small slug (1" or under), a large canning jar (1 gallon or more) will work for a short time, but they should be moved to something better as soon as possible. 

Slugs and snails, as omnivorous detrivores, are high bioload animals. They eat a lot and poop a lot. This means that they need more space than it might seem by size.

Do not overcrowd your slugs and snails! It will make them sick and die.

Ideal is a small aquarium or “critter keeper” style plastic enclosure. The perfect size for a couple small slugs or snails would be five or ten gallons (banana slugs and other large species need a lot of space and a 10 gallon minimum). 

Another option is a plastic storage tub with holes for ventilation. The lid should be very secure with clips or similar security.

For an aquarium, you should use a tight-fitting screen lid, preferably with locks or clips to hold it in place. Ideally, use the integrated sliding style screen lids. Do not underestimate a slug’s strength or ability to escape! 

Slugs are surprisingly strong for their size, and remarkably squishy, they just sort of push their way out of things. A hole the size of a hole punch is easy for even large slugs to escape through! 

Snails are not as likely to escape through holes because their shells get in the way, but can still push open insecure lids.

A secure lid will also to keep your pet safe from outside forces.

Any holes for ventilation should be very small or covered in mesh. The typical hole created by a soldering iron or drill, typical for keeping animals in plastic tubs, may be large enough for many slugs to escape through, and hot glue should be used to attach fiberglass screen over these holes. 

If you intend to allow your slugs to breed, you will need the very finest mesh or even fabric to keep your baby slugs from escaping.

Parameters

Temperate terrestrial slugs and snails like cooler temperatures. 60-75 degrees, depending on where you got your slug or snail, is a good bet. Hot, dry weather will cause slugs and snails to die, or to go into estivation (inactivity during hot weather, sort of a summer version of hibernation). Too cold will make them hibernate. If you find your slug contracted, buried, and surrounded by mucous, it may be estivating or hibernating. 

They need humidity on the higher side. 50% humidity with humid hides and micro-climates is generally good. Higher spikes (such as when misting) are fine.

Substrate

An ideal substrate for terrestrial slugs and snails is moisture retentive and resistant to decay, as slugs need high humidity enclosures. 

A good option for substrate is Atlanta Botanical Gardens (ABG) Mix. You can purchase this from terrarium stores, or mix your own using recipes found online. Another option are other pre-mixed substrates safe for reptiles and invertebrates available from vivarium supply stores, such as The BioDude’s Terra Fauna, or NEHerp’s Vivarium Substrates 1 or 2. There are many other recipes online for bioactive humid vivariums.

Be sure the substrate you use is free of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. Do not use potting soil, even organic. Even organic substrate often has fertilizers, rewetting agents, and other natural additives which may cause problems in a terrarium. If you use soil from outside, it is generally best to sterilize it by baking it in the oven first.

Simple substrates are also appropriate for slugs, but may need to be replaced more often. Coco fiber (Eco Earth), coco chips, long fiber sphagnum moss, and cypress mulch (Forest Floor) are all safe for slugs and maintain the humidity they need.

Do not use pine or cedar shavings. It is toxic to slugs.

Aspen does not hold up in the humidity necessary for slugs.

Planted Vivs for Slugs

Planting a slug’s enclosure is optional, and difficult to maintain due to the voraciousness of slugs.

If you would like to do a traditional terrarium with plantings, first put a drainage layer (approximately two inches) in the terrarium. This helps protect the roots from getting too wet and rotting. Options for a drainage layer include LECA, NEHerp’s LDL, or Hydroballs. Gravel is another option (such as aquarium gravel) but is very heavy. Over the drainage layer, place a layer of fiberglass screen to keep the substrate from mixing into the drainage layer.

Over this, place several inches of substrate.  

Choose plants appropriate to the humidity and light level of your enclosure. Choose only organically raised plants -- remember, pesticides are specifically designed to kill slugs. When planting, bare root the plant, removing all potting soil that came with the plant, and rinse the plants well. For tougher plants, you may want to soak them for 15 minutes in clean water, then give them a two to three minute soak in diluted bleach, then rinse them extremely well. This will remove any possible pests you might introduce to your terrarium.

Keep in mind that your slugs and snails will likely nibble all but the toughest plants, and they may need to be replaced. Tough plants that slugs seem to ignore (mostly) include leathery ferns and bromeliads.

Since you may need to replace them often, you may choose to sink them into the soil in pots, rather than plant them directly. This makes them easy to remove and replace. 

Bioactive

Bioactive is a good choice for slugs, since they are high waste animals. If you would like to go bioactive with slugs, you will need to use a mixed vivarium substrate. A drainage layer is optional but may be helpful.

Clean up crew appropriate to a slug enclosure includes springtails and various species of isopod. Keep in mind that isopods may prey on slug and snail eggs. 

Springtails are amazing at keeping down mold in humid habitats and I highly recommend them.

I suggest doing more research into bioactive if you wish to keep your slug in this manner.

Habitat Decor

Decor for your slugs doesn’t need to look natural! This is Squelchie’s enclosure. This includes two hamster hides, one of which is stuffed with damp sphagnum moss.

Decor is important for your slug to self-regulate its moisture needs, and find places to hide. 

You can decorate with rocks, branches and flat pieces of bark. Wood that holds up well in humid enclosures includes ghostwood, manzanita, Malaysian driftwood, mopani, and cork bark. Do not use raw pine or cedar. 

You need not be limited to naturalistic decor, however. Hamster tubes and hides or brightly colored plastic containers make slug mazes, balconies and alleys! Half buried new terra cotta flower pots or plastic flower pots are cheap and effective choices. Glassware is also a good and safe choice. Ceramics work very well but glazes should be food safe, and avoid copper glazes and metal lusters. Make sure that the containers are new or thoroughly cleaned so they do not have any soap residue.

You can also use fake plastic or silk plants (also sold at pet stores), an easier and less chompable choice than natural plants.

Anything you choose should be appropriate for a humid habitat.

It's fairly important to have at least one hide; an enclosed plastic container, a flat piece of wood or cork bark, or something similar that the slug or snail can hide under. For snails, cork flats should be elevated at one end by a rock or another piece of wood to accommodate their shell. Natural and artificial hides in the reptile sections at pet stores are quite suitable, as well as plastic rodent hides (which are far less suitable for hamsters than they are for slugs). Slugs and snails hide for safety and moisture regulation.

One very useful natural addition to your terrarium is moss. Sphagnum or terrarium moss at the pet store in the reptile and amphibian section works well. This helps keep the moisture in the terrarium, and create humid micro-climates. Leaf litter, such as oak or magnolia, is also useful, as it helps retain moisture in the substrate.

Water

Use dechlorinated, distilled, or R/O water. The treatment chemicals in tap water, such as chlorine and chloramine, can kill slugs and snails.

If you choose to treat water with a dechlorinator I recommend Prime or AquaSafe. 

Slugs and snails need to be kept humid and can dry out easily. You should mist the enclosure daily. Their substrate should be kept damp but not wet. 

Don't put any water dishes or pools in your terrarium. Although its unlikely the slugs would drown (but possible), it's unnecessary, and quickly gets filthy. Slugs and snails get moisture from the food they eat and from water collecting on the sides when you regularly mist the habitat.

If you want to go all out, an alternative to the mister bottle is a misting set up, such as the Mist King, ReptiRain, or Monsoon system, sold for reptiles and amphibians. It will mist your slug on a timer, freeing you from the chore. 

Feeding

Squelchie about to eat some cucumber out of their ceramic dish.

Feed either on a clean flat rock (or slate tile), or a small dish (ceramic, glass, or resin are all appropriate). Slugs often leave a mess where they eat, and this is for cleaning ease. 

Feeding your slug is fairly simple and actually quite fun. Slugs and snails should be fed organic produce. Pesticides are designed specifically to kill slugs! If you can’t purchase all organic, it is best to follow these guidelines in choosing which fruits and vegetables are safer when conventionally grown.  Conventionally grown vegetables should be peeled, if possible, as well as washed, before giving them to your slugs. Wash all food, organic or conventionally grown, carefully before giving it to your slugs or snails.

Try all sorts of vegetables, fruits, and plants on your slug or snail. Slugs and snails seem most partial to soft fruits and vegetables such as cucumber, summer squash, and zucchini (sliced); leafy greens like lettuce, mustard greens, and dandelion greens; and fruit like strawberries and peaches. Ornamental plants like hostas, oxalis, and similar are also an option. Different species have different preferences; it’s best to experiment.

Commercial invertebrate food is also an option for feeding slugs. Repashy’s Bug Burger is usually accepted by slugs. Ken’s Premium Veggie Sticks with Calcium are a great choice, especially for snails.

Slugs can also eat small amounts of high protein food like fish food or dog food. Some species need more protein in their diet than others. (Some species are entirely predatory; be sure to look up the species you wish to keep.)

Commercial food should be supplemented with a variety of fresh food.

Slugs and especially snails must have a piece of cuttlebone (find it at your local petstore, in the bird section) to gnaw on and keep their shells strong. A calcium powder purchased at the pet store and sprinkled over the food is another option, and some people even feed them crushed tums.

Be careful not to overfeed.

Other Care and Cleaning

You will need to keep your slug's habitat clean or it will begin to smell rancid and also attract pests like fruit flies.

Do not use chemicals or soap the habitat or on decor. Soap and cleaning products will kill slugs.

Clean out uneaten food every day. Unless you have a bioactive vivarium with a false bottom or drainage layer, don't let the habitat develop standing water, or it will start to smell sour.

Rocks and many sticks and bark can be rinsed thoroughly in hot water and baked or boiled to sterilize.

A good choice for a cleaner for slug habitats is vinegar. It can be used diluted as a mild disinfectant. Simply rinse thoroughly afterwards.

In non-bioactive habitats, replace the substrate every month or so. 

In bioactive enclosures with a large enough substrate area to support the inhabitants, with a healthy clean up crew, the clean up crew will keep the substrate fresh for years. However, these habitats are not maintenance free. You will still need to clean above-substrate decor of slime trails and waste weekly. Most CUC do not climb.

Slugs and snails absorb everything through their skin. Do not use hairsprays, spray cleaners, or other sprays around your slugs and snails (even in the same room). 

Handling

Slugs and snails are delicate creatures. Even the snail's shell is fragile. Handle them gently, if at all, and always with freshly washed, clean hands that are wet with water, free of hand lotion or perfume. Do not attempt to peel them off furniture or the sides of their terrarium unless absolutely necessary. To peel them off, spray them with your misting bottle, then gently slide your hand under their heads and body. Do not grasp them by their shell or back and pull!

To remove slug slime from your hands, wait for it to dry, and rub it off with a dry cloth, then wash your hands. Adding water will often make the slime worse.

An alternative to touching the slug is using a piece of bark or large leaf to move them.

Wash your hands both before and after handling snails and slugs, as you would (hopefully) with any animal. 

Breeding

I do not encourage breeding slugs and snails, because they have hundreds of babies that will be impossible to rehome, as well as difficult to provide the right environment for. However, I am including this information as slugs and snails do breed very readily, and a keeper may be faced with babies -- even if they only keep one slug or snail, in some cases.

Generally, breeding slugs and snails is as easy as putting together two of the same species, and providing an ideal habitat. 

The first thing to keep in mind is that mating can be very hard on your slug or snail, and some (about a third) do not survive after laying eggs. Keep this in mind if you intend to keep more than one slug or snail together. Most of this information is gathered from breeding snails (which are kept in captivity and bred as a food source for humans) but much of it applies to slugs as well.

There is no guarantee your slugs or snails will breed, but if they do so it will generally happen when the conditions in their habitat mimic those of late spring and early summer in their native environment (temperature, humidity, and length of daylight).

Slugs and snails are often simultaneous hermaphrodites, meaning that each slug can both produce sperm and eggs. Because of this, any pair can breed. In some species, they are sequentional hermaphrodites, meaning that they will produce sperm in one mating, and receive sperm to fertilize eggs in another mating. 

In certain species, such as banana slugs, apophallation is common. In these cases, the penis of one slug becomes trapped in the other, and they will chew their penis, or their mate’s, off. The slug can still mate as the egg producer in the future.

If you intend to breed your slugs or snails, they should have deep, loose soil to lay their eggs in (at least two inches deep). They dig holes and lay 30 - 90 eggs in them. Some lay in one hole, others dig several holes and distribute their eggs. The genital opening from which they lay their eggs is right behind their head. Slugs and snails will not be able to lay their eggs in soil that is too heavy (such as clay), or too dry. Soil should be 20 - 40% organic material, and 65 to 80 degrees Farenheit (preferably 70 F). Soil moisture levels should be high, about 80% humidity.

Eggs are usually laid within weeks of mating, though some species can store sperm for up to a year (which means that sometimes if you receive or catch a slug it may already be gravid). It can take them a day or more to lay their eggs, and sometimes they take a break between laying, up to several weeks. Eggs hatch anywhere from 10 to 30 days after laying (varying by species, temperature and other factors).

Baby snails especially need a good source of calcium! They need it to grow their shells. They can grow very fast so slugs and snails need plenty of food and calcium in their youth.

Keep in mind many slug and snail species have absolutely tiny offspring, which can get out of the tiniest holes. Mesh as fine as fabric may be necessary to keep them in.

To prevent reproduction, finding and destroying eggs is the easiest choice.

Finally, it may be legal to keep slugs and snails but not breed them. Be sure to look up your local laws on the subject.

Buying Slugs

One of the most common questions I get asked, especially in the winter, is where one can purchase terrestrial slugs and snails. There is no easy way to do so.

Selling and buying most terrestrial slugs and snails is regulated by the government. In order to buy or sell them in many states, you must have a USDA permit. If you do wish to apply for such a permit (and succeed in getting one), you can then purchase the land slugs and snails specified in your application from biological supply companies such as Carolina Biological Supply or Niles Biological Supply.

Alternately, you may be interested in keeping aquatic snails. Some breed too readily and become pests, but others, like nerite, apple, and mystery snails, are quite manageable. Most have no regulations attached to their purchase or sale, and many can be acquired at a local pet shop. Mystery snails even come in a variety of colors. If you are interested in purchasing and keeping an aquatic snail, Applesnail.net has excellent information on caring for them.