Help I think my land snails are hibernating because it's so damn COLD.

[GordonTheGopher]

Where can I get one of those heat pads to keep the tank warm and are they expensive to run?

If they have hibernated will they wake up or have I killed them? I've only had them 2 weeks!

[GordonTheGopher]

Bbbbbbbbbbrrrrrrrrrrrump.

[hennipenni]

DD says best way to wake them is to run their shells under warm water - this has worked well for hers in the past. "try her for your heat matwww.medusaexotics.co.uk/"

[GordonTheGopher]

Thanks - I almost posted this message directly to your dd!

[DartmoorMama]

Most pet shops do them. We have had some GALs a while, they do snooze of for a while occasionally, have also notice they get a bit quiet when they lay eggs and also if its really hot.

[Fennel]

Mine used to hibernate when their soil and tank was too dry. I haven't noticed them doing so in the cold, and we don't have any heating on.

Try new compost, make sure it's damp enough.

I like the way that when you get their conditions right they are much more active, and mine hang upside down from the tank lid when they are happy.

[hennipenni]

LoL, DD would have loved that! She also says to check for eggs and that they can stay in hibernation for upto a month but says it's best to wake them up and to make sure the soil is damp but not wet.