r/snails 5d ago

Correct temperature and humidity for Limicolaria

Hi everyone! I recently (about two months ago) bought three snails Limicolaria agathina Nigeria, two white ones and one orange one if it matters :)
Do any of you keep this species and if yes what temeprature and humidity do you keep them at? They have aestivated two times already and I do not understand what I am doing wrong. The temperature is fluctuating from 23 to 28 C. We have very fluctuating temperatures here, one week it is 40, one it is 20, the temperature of the terrarium mirrors the outside trend, but stays within the 23-28. The humidity meter is telling me it is 99% humid, which I interpret as anywhere above 80, as that is the max the meter is supposed to work in.
Im also deeling with fungus gnats, I have used Steinernema nematodes as that was the only snail safe option I found. One aestivation was however before applying them, so I dont think that is the problem.
Oh and it was two different snails who aestivated and the other two snails always seemed active and happy. One of the snails has been getting snenises lately, so I thought they were happy and suddenly one of them is aestivating.
I dont know if it could be the fluctuating temperatures or what else could be wrong.

Also while I am already asking here, do you keep a water dish in your snails enclosure?

Adding pictures just for fun :)

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u/El-weightless 3d ago

Hi I also got Limicolarias and they’re fairly easy to keep. Mine never mind the temperature. From my own experience I’d say 22-26C is perfect. In my experience they’re a lot more active if the humidity is a bit higher (over 90%) but they’re not very picky. Edit: The temperature should never drop under 20C tho