23/03/2020
Remember our previous post on snail food selection?ππποΈ
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Today, we shall be looking at the WATERMELON π
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PROSπ
1οΈβ£ Watermelon is one of the snails' favorite
2οΈβ£ It contains 90% of water which helps the snails to stay hydrated
3οΈβ£ Unlike other "water-gourded" fruits, water melon contains several beneficial antioxidants.
4οΈβ£ It can be used to induce mating in snails
5οΈβ£ For large scale snail farming, watermelon Epicarp can be sourced for free from fruit vendors which is a sustainable feeding method.
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CONS π
1οΈβ£ When disposed carelessly on the farm, they attract ants
2οΈβ£ They may start to rot after several hours of exposure to air; which may become a breeding ground to flies.
3οΈβ£ Fruits are chemical-laden which may cause mortality amongst snails.
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