Breeding snails in captivity is not an exact science to say the
least and at the moment has a lot more to do with luck than
anything an owner can control. Understanding the process can
only be a good thing, so this part of the care guide will
attempt to shed some light on snail breeding from mating to egg
rearing, including other issues that may be of importance to
someone interested in breeding snails. The Mating Process When
preparing to mate, snails often go through what may be described
as a mating ritual which can involve playful biting and rearing
up to one another. One of the most distinct examples of this is
Helix pomatia, which rear up as if they are fighting and act as
though they are kissing. This can go on for a number of hours.
More often than not it is one stimulated snail trying to get
another interested and it is not uncommon to see one snail
wandering around with its penis hanging out of the genital
aperture looking for another snail who is interested in mating.
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