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QuestionCan slugs survive traveling in a car?Community AnswerIt depends on the temperature, and how long they are in the car for. Make sure they are in a container with moisture and dirt.
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QuestionHow can I find out my slug's age?Lucy ThurgoodTop AnswererYou can't; however, the general rule is: the smaller the slug, the younger it is.
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QuestionHow many times do I have to change the soil?Community AnswerYou don't have to change the soil at all. Just make sure to water it every other day to keep it damp.
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QuestionCan I just pour a few drops of water on my slug?Community AnswerYou should most likely spray the ground of the tank that the slug is in to sustain moisture, but if it is not in a tank/container of some sort, you should put it in one to make sure it does not dry up and wither.
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QuestionCan my slug be left alone in the house?KeetCommunity AnswerYes, but first, make sure he cannot escape and that he has enough food and water.
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QuestionWhat should I feed them?CaeiiaTop AnswererThey eat vegetation. Just don't give them plants with pesticides! Provide fresh and rotting (but no mold) for a variety. Also, slugs seem to especially like ripe/overripe tomatoes.
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QuestionCan I take my slug out and play with it?Community AnswerNo, you shouldn't take your slug out and play with it because the natural salts that are on your hands can harm the slug.
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QuestionI have a small layer of water on the bottom of my tank, and it turned the leaves yellow and made a film on top of the water. It also smells bad. Should I be worried for my slug?Community AnswerNo. Pour the water and the film on top, and the small layer out, then just put back your slug in and refill everything.
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QuestionHow should I pick up the slugs?Community AnswerYou can just gently pick them up between your fingers and place them on your palm.
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QuestionI don't have a spray bottle; mine broke. Can I do something besides buying a new one?Community AnswerThis tactic is one my slugs like: take water from water bottles and gently drip a drops of water on them to keep them moist.
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QuestionHow often should I feed the slug?ClawthewolfCommunity AnswerTry feeding it every day; make sure you are giving it the right amount of food. Make sure that it gets enough water as well.
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QuestionHow do I keep one alive?Community AnswerFeed it and give it space to slug. Make sure not to leave slime on the floor.
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QuestionCan I put a dim light?Community AnswerYou can, or you could also give the slug some light for a bit of the day, and then cover it .
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QuestionHow can you tell if your slug is unhappy?Community AnswerIt's a slug. It doesn't have emotions beyond hungry and dead. Just keep feeding it and providing it with space and things to climb on.
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QuestionWhat if a slug escapes inside my home? How do I get it back?ClawthewolfCommunity AnswerTry putting food like lettuce around your house. Then go out at night and try to find it.
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QuestionDo they need companions?Community AnswerThey do not need companions.
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QuestionCan I feed my slug leaves from outside?Community AnswerYes, as long as they are not dried out leaves.
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QuestionHow can I put a cover on the slug "cage"?Community AnswerYou can just use a tarp or sheet or plastic to cover the slug cage.
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QuestionWhat about if I find one in the wild? Also, do slugs sleep?Community AnswerLike all animals, slugs do sleep. You should not take an animal from the wild unless it is in danger. But garden slugs are very common and are not in danger of extinction, so it should be fine if you take care of one for about 2 to 3 days, then release it back outside.
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QuestionHow do I bury my slug?Community AnswerDig a small hole in the garden and place it gently inside. You could arrange it on a little leaf first if you need bier for it. Then hold a ceremony and cover gently with dirt. Your slug will decompose back into the soil and become part of a plant to let the circle go on.
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QuestionSometimes my slug doesn’t move, what does that mean?FoxieJViellaTCommunity AnswerThat it is probably sleeping or sunbathing because slugs do enjoy some sunlight, but not a lot because they can dry out.
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QuestionI have got leaves, sticks, soil and rocks, but is there anything else I need in there? Can I keep it in the cage, but outside so it doesn't get free in my house?ClawthewolfCommunity AnswerNo, you do not need to put anything else in there, but be mindful of the fact that it might be hard for you to clean your slug's cage. And yes, you can put it outside.
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QuestionCan I feed bananas to my garden slug?Community AnswerYes, you can. A slug's diet should include fruits and some vegetables, but if you are going to keep a garden slug, don't feed it too much fruit.
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QuestionI have two slugs. They are in with 2 pill bugs. Will one species get hurt?Lucy ThurgoodTop AnswererNo.
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QuestionAre there different types of slugs?Community AnswerYes! There are over 4,000 species of slugs and snails in the world.
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QuestionCan slugs have grapes?Community AnswerSlugs enjoy most fruits including grapes, but be cautious while feeding. The high sugar content of fruit can potentially kill your slug if fed too often! As a treat once in a while, it’s perfect.
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QuestionCan I take a slug from the wild and keep in my homemade habitat and have it live for over a month?Community AnswerAs a retired owner of 3 slugs, I can’t promise a long lifespan. My first slug lived for quite a long time (over a month at least), while my second slug was very short lived. My last slug survived for around a month before passing.
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QuestionDo I need to clean my slug's poo?Community AnswerEmpty all dirt and clean the tank thoroughly with water once every couple of weeks.
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QuestionCan I play with my slug if I wash my hands really well?Community AnswerSlugs don’t enjoy “playing” like other pets might. You may be able to keep it in your hands for short periods given you clean your hands well and don’t use soap. Taking the slug out of its enclosure can stress it out unnecessarily, so I don’t recommend it.
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QuestionHow long can a slug live?AnonymousfigureCommunity AnswerDepending on its species, a slug can live for 1 to 5 years. Normally it will live longer in captivity.
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