Giant African land snail
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Giant African land snail may refer to two genera and three species within the family Achatinidae, a family of unusually large African terrestrial snails. They are commonly kept as pets in countries such as the UK. They can be housed in large tanks on a substrate of top soil. Their diet should be based on leafy greens, although many salad, vegetable and fruit items are also suitable. They should be handled carefully. Pairs or groups of snails will breed prolifically and eggs should be removed every three days, frozen for 48 hours and then disposed of.
- Achatina, an African snail genus in the family Achatinidae.
- The Giant African Snail (Achatina achatina), in the genus Achatina, also known as the Agate Snail or Ghana Tiger Snail, which grows to be the largest land snail on Earth.
- The Giant East African Snail (Achatina fulica), in the genus Achatina, a serious agricultural pest in some countries
- Archachatina, an African snail genus in the family Achatinidae.
- The Giant West African Snail (Archachatina marginata), in the genus Archachatina.
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