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ACHATINA ALBOPICTA

A.K.A : ​Albob, ​Alb, Achatina (Lissachatina) Albopicta
Required Temperature : 25-27°C
Required Humidity : 60 - 70%
Average adult shell length : 10cm
​Average adult shell diameter : 5cm
Origin : Kenya


Care : [Easy] [Moderate] [Hard]
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Achatina Albopicta snails usually have a light brown body, while their shell is typically yellowish with dark markings. They have a pink Apex and a white columella. They are one of the smaller of the giant species.  One of their most interesting feature is the shape of their shell.
​Lifespan in captivity:
6-7 years

Breeding Information:
Sexual maturity :  9-10 months
Clutch size : 50-150 eggs
Egg Size : 6mm
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  • HOME
  • WHAT ARE G.A.L.S ?
  • TYPES OF G.A.L.S.
    • ACHATINA ACHATINA
    • ACHATINA ALBOPICTA
    • ACHATINA FULICA
    • ACHATINA IMMACULATA
    • ACHATINA IREDALEI
    • ACHATINA RETICULATA
    • ACHATINA ZANZIBARICA
    • ARCHACHATINA CAMERUNENSIS
    • ARCHACHATINA MARGINATA
    • ARCHACHATINA PAPYRACEA
  • FEEDING SNAILS
    • SNAIL SAFE FOOD, PLANTS & TREES
    • Snails Eating Animals & Meat
  • HOUSING SNAILS
    • HEAT MATS & THERMOSTATS
    • ADDING VENTILATION HOLES
  • HANDLING SNAILS
  • SNAILS CARE
    • BATHING SNAILS
  • EGGS & BABY SNAILS
    • ANIMALS THAT EAT SNAIL ​EGGS / HATCHLINGS
    • PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS
  • SNAIL FUN PAGE
    • Merchandise
    • SNAIL CRAFTS
    • FREE CROCHET PATTERNS
    • SNAIL BOOKS FOR KIDS
  • CONTACT US!
    • Sources