Snails

[d75erica]

I have an obundance of Aquatic mystery snails. Could I feed them to my frog? Maybe the babies before the shells harden? Or pull larger ones out of the shell? I have a lot of snails and nothing to do with them...

[alije]

I have an obundance of Aquatic mystery snails. Could I feed them to my frog? Maybe the babies before the shells harden? Or pull larger ones out of the shell? I have a lot of snails and nothing to do with them...

Yes, you can. Snails are part of the frogs diet in the wild. Leave the shell, is an excellent source of calcium and will benefit your frog.

[DVirginiana]

Aquatic mystery snails are NOT something pacs eat in the wild to my knowledge... All snails are not the same thing. I personally wouldn't, but it's your call. Most things with mucous membranes produce some sort of mild toxin; since the frog hasn't evolved to eat this snail specifically, you may run the risk of exposing the frog to toxins.

Also I would not feed adults with the shell hardened. You have calcium powder; why risk a shell breaking and harming your frog, or the shell not digesting properly?

Again, this sort of thing is the individual keeper's call. In all likelihood nothing bad will happen, but I'm throwing out worst-case-scenarios

[Snow]

I agree with DVirginana, wouldn't even risk it as they are not found in any of the environments these frogs hail from. But, to each their own!

[brian c]

well i certainly do know my aquatic creatures and all i have to say is that i strongly urge you not to do it.

[GrifTheGreat]

Snails carry deadly parasites. They should not be used as feeders.