Snails as a pet?

[tulc]

Want a new pet? Here's why snails are worth a look | Newstalk

Jessica Noyce runs Snails4You.com in the UK, but she supplies snails across Europe - including Ireland.

She told Sean Moncrieff they require little care, and have a very interesting diet.

"They really are a great pet for children and adults alike - they're very therapeutic to watch and they glide around their tank.

oddly enough, one of my grandkids for Christmas this year only wanted stuff for raising snails!
tulc(LOVES being a grandparent!)

 

[Bob Crowley]

They take a long time to bring the ball back.

 

[splish- splash]

I'd prefer a sloth for a pet, when it comes to slow creatures. Simply because, sloths look so cuddly especially baby ones. & i don't think their nails are quite as long when compared adult sloths.

 

[Under_the_moon]

I have a little fun with my son. To keep him enthused about nature I got him a small aquarium and I take him out for a nature hike and let him find something to keep as a pet for a day. Then we take it back to where we found it and let it go. He has kept pretty much everything from snails to spiders to frogs and salamanders. Its a great way for him to learn about nature and respect it at the same time.. rather then keeping something caged up. Just a thought.