The fast dwindling populations of giant African snails due to intense human predation has necessitated search for methods of farming. This book is therefore directed to people who are interested in the new venture. Depending on the level of investment and commitment, what may start as trial and error could be developed to good living. Opportunities exist for those who are willing to invest time, resources and patience in snail farming. It is a practical guide to farming of giant African snails with a recommendation of outdoor farming for tropical countries and information about indoor breeding. The book outlines the main types of edible land snails and their characteristics, methods of snail farming, husbandry practices, snail trade and snail dishes. A model farm is recommended for the tropics. Information given in the book should help every snail farmer understand why he/she does what. The general reader would be informed and educated. Snail farming is gradually being integrated into curricula of college programmes and the book should provide vital information for such courses. Welcome to the world of these fascinating and peaceful animals who hasten slowly.

This guide explores how to make the best out of the Giant African Land Snail as a pet. It brings up the important issue of snail rearing by explaining precisely what it is and everything you need to do in order to make it thrive. This book is simply for those who are extremely in love with snails and those who are ready to keep them as pets. This guide is an easy guide written in simple language that everyone can understand. This book will teach you everything you need to know to make your snail happy and to make you a happy snail owner. This book outlines the following: - An overview of the Giant African Land Snail- Aspects of snail farming- Breeding and mating- Buying the snails - Caring for your snail- Feeding the snails- Health- Heating, humidity and temperature- Housing the snail- Purchasing and acquiring snails.

This guide explores how to make the best out of the Giant African Land Snail as a pet. It brings up the important issue of snail rearing by explaining precisely what it is and everything you need to do in order to make it thrive. This eye-opening book is simply for those who are extremely in love with snails and those who are ready to keep them as pets. This guide is an easy guide written in simple language that everyone can understand. This book will teach you everything you need to know to make your snail happy and to make you a happy snail owner. This book outlines the following: - An overview of the Giant African Land Snail - Aspects of snail farming - Breeding and mating - Buying the snails - Caring for your snail - Feeding the snails - Health - Heating, humidity and temperature - Housing the snail - Purchasing and acquiring snails - Snail business licenses and permits - Types of snails ..... and much more

The process of farming or raising snails is scientifically referred to as Heliciculture. Snails are small soft animals, usually with a hard round shell on their back which move very slowly. Snail farming is considered a good venture around the world because snail is a cheap source of animal protein and the farming is also easy to set up. Although snails of different origins exist, in this handbook, one of the African giant land snails, Archachatina marginata will be our focus being one of the commonest. The Yoruba’s call it “Igbin Apinnu”; it is the biggest size, even as the adult weighs between 300 -700g. The fleshy part is dark brown and the shell is wider at the posterior end.