Q&A for How to Keep Garden Slugs as Pets

It depends on the temperature, and how long they are in the car for. Make sure they are in a container with moisture and dirt.

You can't; however, the general rule is: the smaller the slug, the younger it is.

You don't have to change the soil at all. Just make sure to water it every other day to keep it damp.

You 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.

Yes, but first, make sure he cannot escape and that he has enough food and water.

They 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.

No, you shouldn't take your slug out and play with it because the natural salts that are on your hands can harm the slug.

No. Pour the water and the film on top, and the small layer out, then just put back your slug in and refill everything.

You can just gently pick them up between your fingers and place them on your palm.

This tactic is one my slugs like: take water from water bottles and gently drip a drops of water on them to keep them moist.

Try feeding it every day; make sure you are giving it the right amount of food. Make sure that it gets enough water as well.

Feed it and give it space to slug. Make sure not to leave slime on the floor.

You can, or you could also give the slug some light for a bit of the day, and then cover it .

It'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.

Try putting food like lettuce around your house. Then go out at night and try to find it.

They do not need companions.

Yes, as long as they are not dried out leaves.

You can just use a tarp or sheet or plastic to cover the slug cage.

Like 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.

Dig 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.

That it is probably sleeping or sunbathing because slugs do enjoy some sunlight, but not a lot because they can dry out.

No, 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.

Yes, 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.

No.

Yes! There are over 4,000 species of slugs and snails in the world.

Slugs 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.

As 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.

Empty all dirt and clean the tank thoroughly with water once every couple of weeks.

Slugs 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.

Depending on its species, a slug can live for 1 to 5 years. Normally it will live longer in captivity.