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How to Care for Snails - Quiz
Contributed by: Sandhu
  • 1. What is the ideal humidity level for most snail species?
A) 50-60%
B) 30-40%
C) 90-100%
D) 70-90%
  • 2. What is a good substrate for a snail enclosure?
A) Sand
B) Coco coir
C) Gravel
D) Clay
  • 3. What should snails primarily eat?
A) Fruit only
B) Meat
C) Seeds
D) Leafy greens and vegetables
  • 4. Why should you avoid citrus fruits for snails?
A) They are acidic
B) They contain toxins
C) They are too hard to eat
D) Snails love citrus
  • 5. What essential mineral do snails need for shell growth?
A) Potassium
B) Calcium
C) Iron
D) Sodium
  • 6. How can you provide calcium to snails?
A) Sugar cubes
B) Cuttlebone
C) Table salt
D) Cooking oil
  • 7. How often should you clean a snail enclosure?
A) Never
B) Daily
C) Monthly
D) Weekly
  • 8. What is the ideal temperature range for most snails?
A) Below freezing
B) 65-75°F (18-24°C)
C) 40-50°F (4-10°C)
D) 80-90°F (27-32°C)
  • 9. Why is it important to mist the snail enclosure?
A) To maintain humidity
B) To disinfect the enclosure
C) To add calcium
D) To feed the snails
  • 10. What should you NOT use to clean a snail enclosure?
A) Warm water
B) Vinegar solution (diluted)
C) Harsh chemicals
D) Paper towels
  • 11. What is the quarantine period for a new snail before introducing it to an existing colony?
A) 1 day
B) Immediately
C) 1 week
D) 30 days
  • 12. Why quarantine new snails?
A) To make them easier to handle
B) To see if they will mate
C) To allow them to adjust to a new environment
D) To prevent the spread of parasites or diseases
  • 13. What is a common sign of a healthy snail?
A) Constantly hiding
B) A cracked shell
C) Staying completely still
D) Active movement
  • 14. What can you do if a snail's shell is damaged?
A) Glue the shell back together with super glue
B) Nothing, it will heal on its own
C) Provide calcium and keep the area clean
D) Remove the damaged part of the shell
  • 15. What should you do if you find mites in your snail enclosure?
A) Spray the enclosure with insecticide
B) Remove the snails and freeze them
C) Ignore them, they are harmless
D) Replace the substrate and clean the enclosure
  • 16. How can you help snails avoid drying out?
A) Put them in direct sunlight
B) Don't mist the enclosure
C) Provide a water dish
D) Blow a fan on them
  • 17. What is the scientific term for a snail's foot?
A) Cephalopod
B) Arthropod
C) Gastropod
D) Pedipod
  • 18. What does it mean when a snail retreats into its shell and forms a hard operculum (if applicable to that species)?
A) It is molting
B) It is shedding its shell
C) It is trying to conserve moisture or protect itself
D) It is hibernating
  • 19. Can snails hear?
A) Yes, very well
B) They hear through their antennae
C) No
D) Only certain types of sounds
  • 20. What is a good source of protein for snails?
A) Dried gammarus
B) Carrots
C) Mushrooms
D) Spinach
  • 21. What is the meaning of 'aestivation' in snails?
A) The process of eating
B) The shedding of a shell
C) The process of laying eggs
D) Dormancy during hot, dry periods
  • 22. Are snails hermaphrodites?
A) Many species are
B) Only aquatic snails are
C) No snails are
D) All snails are
  • 23. What should you do with unfertilized snail eggs?
A) Leave them in the enclosure
B) Freeze them to prevent hatching
C) Sell them
D) Feed them to the snails
  • 24. What is a common sign of overfeeding in snails?
A) Food rotting quickly in the enclosure
B) Larger shell growth
C) They start singing
D) Increased activity
  • 25. How can you determine the species of a snail?
A) By their favorite food
B) By shell shape and size
C) By their intelligence
D) By the color of their foot
  • 26. What type of lighting do snails need?
A) Indirect natural light
B) UVB lighting
C) Direct sunlight
D) No lighting at all
  • 27. What is the average lifespan of a garden snail in captivity?
A) 10-15 years
B) 1-2 years
C) 50 years
D) 1 week
  • 28. What type of water should be used to mist snails?
A) Salt water
B) Dechlorinated water
C) Distilled water
D) Tap water
  • 29. What is a major concern when keeping different species of snails together?
A) Disease transmission
B) One species will evolve
C) They will share food
D) They will become best friends
  • 30. Why should you wash your hands before and after handling snails?
A) To keep your hands warm
B) To prevent the spread of bacteria
C) Snails are allergic to human touch
D) To make snails slippery and easier to handle
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