{"product_id":"live-snails-for-reptiles","title":"Live Snails for Reptiles","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eSnail Pre-Packs for Reptiles\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\nSnails make a fantastic occasional addition to the diet of many reptiles and turtles. \r\nOur convenient snail pre-packs are ideal for keepers who want to add variety, natural \r\nfeeding behaviour and extra nutrition to their animals’ feeding routine.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich reptiles can eat snails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\nSnails are especially beneficial for species that naturally encounter them in the wild, including:\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePink-tongued skinks\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCaiman lizards\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBlue-tongued skinks\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMusk turtles\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBox turtles\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\nThey can also be offered occasionally as a treat to other opportunistic insectivores and omnivores, such as:\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBearded dragons\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEuropean eyed lizards\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eRed-foot tortoises\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMany other omnivorous or insectivorous reptiles\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\nSnails are not intended as a staple food, but most suitable reptiles will happily take them when offered.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy add snails to your reptile’s diet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHelps increase dietary variety and enrichment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages natural feeding behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eProvides additional \u003cstrong\u003ecalcium\u003c\/strong\u003e for shell and bone health\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOffers extra \u003cstrong\u003eprotein\u003c\/strong\u003e and natural \u003cstrong\u003emoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCan be gut-loaded to boost their nutritional value even further\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\nOffering a snail every couple of weeks as part of a varied feeding routine helps support overall health \r\nand wellbeing.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right size\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\nOur snail pre-packs are available in \u003cstrong\u003esmall (approx 12 per pack), medium (approx 10 per pack) and large (approx 6 per pack)\u003c\/strong\u003e sizes so you can match the \r\nprey to the size of your reptile.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are unsure which size to offer, choose the smaller snails.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFor extra peace of mind, you can remove the shell before 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