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giant ghana tiger snail
Achatina achatina
#76603b
1826.25
2556.75
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Immature form that undergoes metamorphosis before adulthood.
aggression from other snails
systemic infection
Treatment with antifungal solutions, drying the shell, improving ventilation.
Offer a variety of feeds, force-feeding puree through a syringe.
calcium deficiency
Heavy rains in summer
Cooling, antiseptic treatment.
Map
depends on care
hypocalcemic tetany
hepatosis genetic
dry air
ketosis
complex
infection via feed
South and Central America, hot and humid, huge forests
fusariosis
Surgical intervention is rare, mainly supportive.
land coast flooded by tides — salt marshes, littoral zone
nematodiasis — rhabdias
sepsis bacterialis
tissue softening
Constant maintenance of humidity at 80-90%.
hereditary vulnerability
dehydration
congenital
Warm footbaths, increased humidity.
old substrate
infected bacteria
Upcoming birthdays
Diet high in calcium carbonate.
coccidiosis — isospora
Lifespan
abundant mucus
rapid necrosis development
inbreeding in captivity
penetration through wound
chronic trauma
old age
pathogenic microflora feed
most of Europe and Asia, various forests, steppes and tundra
egg laying problems
white spots on shell
Relapses every 20-40 days.
Earliest developmental stage inside an egg or womb.
Death within 15-40 minutes.
Lifespan average
Growth stops by day 90; chronic course for life.
Specific antiparasitic therapy.
leaves
inability to scrape food
shell coiling mutation
albinism
Develops within 3-6 months.
starvation
fatal
limb hypothermia
Acute within 2–5 days.
unknown
favorable if not frozen
cm
genetic predisposition
Local.
Antibiotics in high doses.
turns
transport stress
Fat
traumatic dermatitis
impaired vision and smell
skin blisters
disease
muscle tissue pathology
bran
May last for months with risk of death.
Develops over a week.
deformed tentacles
pressure
dwarfism syndrome
often chronic
Progresses after 1.5-2 years.
shell cracks
diseases symptoms reproductive disorders
Acute course within 1-6 hours.
fever like
favorable in early stages
Develops within 24-72 hours.
Broad-spectrum antibiotics.
Elders
periodic exacerbations
Bro
Specific antiparasitic agents.
Long-lasting or recurring health condition persisting over an extended period.
open wound
bacterial meningitis
May lead to arrest within 7-14 days.
abnormal mucus
body desiccation
multiple parasites
spinal deformity - scoliosis
birth date
ulcerative dermatitis
flies in terrarium
renal organ failure
anorexia
Career from 7 to 15 months. Dwarf hamsters, voles, field crickets celebrate their birthday twice a month
The basics
Penicillin antibiotics.
young after transformation
poor nutrition
wheezing
visible mites
virus
favorable
Develops within 30 days.
Mass
unfavorable in severe form
Gestation
convulsions
parasitic dermatitis
Relapses every 1-2 months.
5-15 days.
no egg laying
gnawing own leg
Always hot
fatty liver dystrophy
protozoan infection
depends on manifestations
Slow emaciation over 1-3 months.
On the map
respiratory distress
Lethal outcome in 14-25 days.
Coccidiostats, probiotics.
Female ♀
Maintain high humidity and air cleanliness.
First signs on day 20-40; in mild cases — stable, in severe cases — sepsis within 10-14 days.
Body temperature
Map data sources: Ecosystem classification — IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology (Keith et al., 2022), indicative distribution maps Keith et al. (2020), https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3546513; Large Marine Ecosystems — NOAA LME Program; Bathymetry — GEBCO Bathymetric Compilation Group (2026), GEBCO_2026 Grid, https://doi.org/10.5285/4f68d5c7-45eb-f999-e063-7086abc036fa; Climate data — Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information; Species occurrence data — GBIF.org, Derived dataset "all animals", https://zveriki.com/dataset/dataset.tsv; Terrestrial ecoregions — RESOLVE Ecoregions 2017 (Dinerstein et al., 2017), CC BY 4.0 Potential habitat modelled from GBIF occurrence data. Map © Zveriki.com, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Antiparasitic drugs are prescribed (e.g., based on ivermectin in microdoses), complete substrate replacement, heat treatment.
bloody diarrhea
flooding
flatworm infestation
birth year
Acute course 7-14 days.
terrestrial habitat, land surface outside water
skin flaking
Terminal stage in 10-20 days.
sq mm
chronic toxins
Develops slowly over the course of life.
Indicates a minor health issue that typically resolves with minimal intervention.
ammonia
variable symptoms
until the celebration
Surgical removal if possible.
onion garlic radish
What if eaten?
herpes-like virus
Death within 10-25 days.
difficulty retracting
insects from nature
digestive disorder
world of Afrotropics
radula disease
weak reproduction
hypothermia
frequent infections
How are they built?
growth disorder
mm
ml
trematodiasis — haematoloechus
My age?
weakened organism
Improvement of conditions, stress reduction.
Serious or life-threatening health condition requiring urgent attention.
body distension
Diet correction, reduction of calorie content.
boiled egg
Rabbits, falcons, red-eared turtles hang out for 6-9 years and party on their birthday four times a year
slow growth
Symptoms within 24 hours; recovery with heating within 3-7 days.
Surgical extraction.
chronic anemia
stress
congenital malformation
open grassy spaces — steppes, savannas, prairies
May be constant.
Slow growth over several months.
Deworming, switching the diet to plant-based.
rickettsiosis
whole life
embryo
fly larvae myiasis
Chronic if parasites persist.
kg
body tremor
drying out
lack of water
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severe intoxication
heat
microsporidian species infection
embryonic mutation
loss of appetite
Diet with probiotics, antimicrobial agents.
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Mechanical cleaning, acaricidal treatments.
g
t
refusal to eat
depends on timely intervention
Rapid development within 24-72 hours, fatal outcome.
How old you would be if you lived as {name}
Theoretical maximum lifespan estimated from the Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) mathematical model. This value reflects a biological potential derived from metabolic parameters, not from direct observation — real recorded lifespans are often significantly shorter.
swollen body
lamps
salivation
bacterial flora
nodular skin lesions
multiple foci
Soft food until regeneration.
osteoporosis
poor feeding
skin redness
spinal curvature syndrome
Chronic course 30-90 days.
Sex
Improvement of air quality.
diseases symptoms pigment absence
skin damage
7-14 days.
Truly long lives: 40-100 years. Bowhead whales, albatrosses, giant tortoises recall their birthday at most once a year
salivary gland disease
decay
Gradual manifestation in the first 45 days.
Hot, little precipitation in winter
Supportive care, anti-inflammatory medications.
hot surfaces
Spreads in 10-25 days.
Not treatable, quarantine.
absence of tentacles
Destruction of parasites, iron-containing supplements.
collision
Add chalk, cuttlebone, eggshell, limestone to the diet.
moderate
Treatment with approved acaricides.
Acute, death within 48 hours.
exoskeleton dispansion molting problems
slowed heartbeat
streptococcus iniae
Tool bran
white coating
May lead to infertility within 14-30 days.
Mature, fully developed individual capable of reproduction.
Antibiotics, rehydration.
copper excess
No treatment
Pets
May lead to death within 7-14 days.
unfavorable on activation
age diag byShell
Involuntary shaking or trembling of the body.
anaerobic bacteria
discharge
Anthelmintic courses.
Rinsing with clean water, sorbents, supportive care.
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terrestrial forest
terrestrial grassland and steppe
recessive gene
terrestrial intertidal
Radical tissue removal, antibiotics.
dystocia
Antiseptic treatment, application of a protective coating of epoxy resin or natural glue, calcium-rich diet.
fresh vegetables and fruits
Litter size
Terminal within 10-20 days.
Map data sources: Ecosystem classification — IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology (Keith et al., 2022), indicative distribution maps Keith et al. (2020), https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3546513; Large Marine Ecosystems — NOAA LME Program; Bathymetry — GEBCO Bathymetric Compilation Group (2026), GEBCO_2026 Grid, https://doi.org/10.5285/4f68d5c7-45eb-f999-e063-7086abc036fa; Climate data — Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information; Species occurrence data — GBIF.org, Derived dataset "all animals", https://zveriki.com/dataset/dataset.tsv; Terrestrial ecoregions — RESOLVE Ecoregions 2017 (Dinerstein et al., 2017), CC BY 4.0
How to care for them?
common diseases
°C
Not specified
Monitoring and optimal conditions.
Prevention, periodic courses.
Soft food, calcium and vitamin supplements.
Healing 14-28 days for mild injury, 45+ days for severe injury.
Surgical removal and deworming.
hypopigmentation
depends on severity
Severe course.
if born as {name}
head trauma
hereditary lordosis
Broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed in injections or baths, isolation, sterile substrate.
Protein
predatory mite infestation
lack of movement
Immediate removal from water, artificial ventilation.
ecdysis disorder
hepatic lipidosis
malnutritio
multiple symptoms
citrus fruits
Recurrent course.
Water
mucus secretion disorder
young shoots and leaves of plants
viral necrosis
enteric infection
genome instability
bleeding
age diag byColoration
Not treatable, supportive care.
{name} birthday
3-10 days.
breathing problems
Surgical removal of necrotic tissue, antibacterial therapy, maintaining moisture.
pesticides
combination of infections
10-20 days.
chocolate
draft
growth rate genetics
Antifungal drugs, dry period.
environmental pollution
Irreversible changes within 10 days.
Systemic antimycotics.
Local lesion.
severe
Rapid spread within 5-12 days.
Removal if possible, improvement of conditions.
Frequently observed or widespread in the species or population.
fall
age as {name}
Health issue of intermediate seriousness, neither mild nor life-threatening.
hypocalcemia congenita
fresh greens
Breeding within 7-14 days.
Immediate cooling, transfer to a cool place.
Antibiotics + probiotics.
Death within 30-60 days.
Baths with chamomile solution or a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
falling out of shell
Condition that typically results in death without intervention.
Symptoms within 5-10 days.
This is me
selection for size
Systemic damage within 5-15 days.
Develops within hours.
favorable after eliminating cause
complete paralysis
Asexual
Who among us will transform as if by magic and become like {animal}?
nacl
subcutaneous bumps
aspergillosis
body prolapse
Maintain substrate sterility, use antiseptic solutions for treatment.
When you would have been born if you lived as {name}
corn and potato
Daddies
Hermaphrodite ⚥
genetically thin structure
Death in the first 7-14 days after hatching.
genetic diseases
nodules in organs and skin
Acute course 4-12 days.
trematodes in hepatopancreas
rapid decline
nocturnal restlessness
Aggressive antifungal therapy.
will celebrate their {n} birthday
no itching
organ diseases
improper husbandry
retraction into shell
Litters lifetime count
unfavorable without intervention
epizootic ulcerative syndrome
Develops within 10-20 days.
infection
very heavy rains in summer, almost no precipitation in winter
acute hypocalcemia
egg binding
Emaciation over 14-30 days.
genetic defect
water contamination
mantle trauma
classical swine fever
Acute course
Acute course 5-12 days.
temperature for housing
Develops over 5-10 days.
mucus discharge
Gremllins
Comprehensive deworming and support.
hot, rains in summer, little precipitation in winter
unfavorable if late
genetic failure
Filters
Develops within 30-90 days.
thermal burns
Chronic, worsens at low humidity.
salmonellosis
Wanderers
hereditary pathology of development
Jubilee = every 10th birthday
Minimum space
pelleted feed
Business sausages
asphyxia
Stable microclimate, electrolytes in food.
heat stress susceptibility
rotting substrate
Anthelmintic agents, quarantine.
shell mycosis
regeneration defect
larvae on body
osteodystrophy
diarrhea
hot, there is a dry season, trees shed their leaves
How do they behave?
depends on localization
Chronic wasting.
Carbohydrates
blood sucking mites
Antibacterial therapy, isolation.
Optimize nutrition with high-protein feeds and minerals, eliminate stress.
soft exoskeleton
Intensive therapy.
{name} jubilee
Tetracycline drugs.
transport
Old-timers
pregnancy toxemia
soft shell
Rascals
milk dairy
Preventive deworming with natural remedies.
rapid condition change
hot Africa south of the desert, many savannas and forests
shell fracture
Disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms: bacteria, viruses, fungi, or protozoa.
Detected at reproductive age (6-8 months).
Passes after replacement in 5-10 days.
Euthanasia.
deformed eggs
white plaque in mouth
leg ulcers
Exacerbations with changes in humidity within 1-3 days.
Antibiotics, temperature increase, dry air.
abscesses on body
skin ulcers
Where are they found?
excessive salivation
Calcium injections, warm baths, stimulation.
wound
Provide increased calcium content in the diet, maintain stable housing conditions.
nervous system gene mutations
unusual coloration
blood infection
Palearctic realm
Tissue destruction within 7-14 days.
refusal to eat more than 7 days
Acute course 1-5 days.
My weight?
dermatitis bacterialis
Progresses over 14-30 days.
Non-stop carnival: they only live a few days. Mayflies, rotifers, midges celebrate their birthday more than twice a day
hypoglycemia
Isolation, clean environment.
Not subject to treatment, used only for observation.
inability to move
Potential Habitat
favorable early treatment
respiratory opening blockage
Death within 3-8 days.
In husbandry
On the go from 1.3 to 3.5 years. Forest mice, anoles, rainbow fish party on their birthday once a month
Antifungal drugs, diet correction.
subcutaneous nodules
Develops over 2-5 days; mild — recovery within a week, severe — death within 10 days.
weakened immunity
substrate
Progresses over 14-30 days; severe course — death.
Supportive therapy, quarantine for 30 days.
fungal spores in air
Incubation 7-14 days, then acute phase.
infected larvae
No results found
immunosuppression
Recommended to keep in a shaded terrarium, avoid direct light, maintain optimal humidity 70-80%.
favorable after cleaning
cachexia
viral hemorrhagic disease
parasites causes protein deficiency
mantle ulcers
unfavorable for reproduction
coordination disorder
protein supplement
unsanitary keeping conditions
unfavorable for breeding
grains and seeds
unfavorable without treatment
Amputation of affected areas, antibiotics.
Soft puree-like feeds, anti-inflammatory agents.
How similar?
Lifelong carriage.
Male ♂
bloating
Hydration, detoxification.
On the go from 3.5 to 6 years. Hedgehogs, crows, lizards treat themselves to birthday snacks 6 times a year
sarcoptes-like mites
fungi
Neither
Recovery 21-35 days.
Preventive treatment, strict quarantine.
Antibacterial baths, local treatment.
Complex antimicrobial therapy.
candidiasis
Balanced mineral nutrition.
forests on land — tropical, temperate, boreal
Antiseptic washes, improvement of ventilation without drafts.
Appear after 6 months.
parasitic diseases
Manifests from birth, stable course; mild — without complications throughout life, severe — increased mortality from UV in the first 30 days.
tumor growth
Upon contact with the pathogen — progression within 3-7 days.
Spread over 10-20 days.
demodex musculi
darkened body
Theoretical lifespan
Stars
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terrestrial
Slow awakening, moistening.
vegetables and fruits
Visible from day 30 of life.
deformities
skin irritation
Where do they take shelter?
infectious diseases
Disorder caused by inherited or mutation-based factors.
very hot all year round, frequent rains, but sometimes dry
Lifespan maximum
metabolic bone disease secondary hyperparathyroidism
loss of mucus layer
inability to eat solid food
bacterial pneumonia
Lasts for months.
Orange
Increase the proportion of carotenoids in the diet.
Observations
Worker
birth time
loss of coordination
Complete substrate replacement, terrarium rinsing.
Problems arise during the first reproduction.
adenovirus infection
Visible from day 14-21; mild — compensated, severe — leads to death within 60-90 days.
Dogs, dolphins, lynx hang out for 9-25 years and party on their birthday three times a year
Manifests at hatching; stable course.
frequent cracks
dirty substrate
When your next jubilee falls in {name} life years
Resolves in 3-10 days with adaptation.
Human
uneven growth
Rapid course lasting 2-7 days.
sfnpv nucleopolyhedrosis
days
Disease affecting specific internal organs or organ systems.
conjunctivitis like
adult
Maturity
mixed infection
Health
About health
nutritional deficiency
When your next birthday would fall if you lived as {name}
Specific antibiotics.
Increase in space, environmental enrichment.
radula malformation
fruits
results
severe infestation
Complications within 2-4 days.
chlamydia pneumoniae infection
unusual behavior
Mechanical removal of larvae, antiseptic treatment, isolation.
chronic
neural helminthiasis
Balanced diet, enzyme supplements.
Upcoming jubilees
mo
diseases symptoms small body size
dirty air
milk fever / hypocalcemia
Symptomatic treatment, change of diet.
little precipitation in winter, more in summer
depends on combination
lettuce leaves
selective mutation
always hot and humid, huge trees and vines
Increase humidity to 80%, spray the terrarium, offer warm water for bathing.
Gradual introduction of easily digestible feeds.
tentacle deformity
Age (juvenile)
loss of smell response
Age (from birth to death)
low air humidity
Age (embryo)
often unfavorable
After injury, recovery takes 40-60 days instead of 14.
Supportive therapy.
absence of clutches
absence of vital structures
poor diet
Antibiotics, surgery.
slowed metabolism
Chronic course
What do they look like?
Maturity
bacterial gangrene
emergence (insects)
end of lifespan
How do they live?
fertilization / egg laying
birth / hatching
Maximally sterile conditions, immunostimulating additives.
metamorphosis / end of larval stage
end of acceleration
Gradually increase temperature to 25-27°C, avoid sudden fluctuations.
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depends on depth of damage
Immunostimulation, stress reduction.
Local treatment.
shell deformation
Ensure silence, stable parameters, offer favorite feeds.
Tropical dry broadleaf forest
Develops within 4-8 days.
germ cell mutation
fecal oral route
shell ulcer-like syndrome
depends on quantity
feline hepatic disease complex
Chronic, terminal stage in 20-40 days.
intermediate hosts
lack of response
gene mutation
extreme emaciation
Provide ideal humidity and nutrition conditions.
Living from 25 to 40 years. Orangutans, bald eagles, African elephants celebrate their birthday twice a year
Metronidazole-like drugs in microdoses, improvement of hygiene.
alcohol
38 to 65 grams, 15 – 40 centimeters
Detoxification, supportive diet.
inappropriate food
Substrate change, antiseptic baths.
Low precipitation in winter
lungworm infection
Legendary longevity: over 100 years. Galapagos tortoises, Greenland sharks, ocean quahogs celebrate with family once every 4 years
Tropical moist forest
weight loss
Onset at 4-6 months, lethal outcome within 30-45 days.
Present at birth due to genetic or developmental factors.
low temperature
Taxons
discoloration
mite vectors
female infertility
Treatment with mollusc-safe acaricides, substrate replacement.
internal bleeding
tissue destruction
slow healing
age
irritation
bread pasta
high temperature
Close
swelling of respiratory opening
Rapid destruction within 3-7 days.
was
Neotropical realm
parasitic cachexia
contact
lack of food over 14 days
self mutilation
shell erosion
stuck old cuticle
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Reduce portions, increase the proportion of vegetables and fiber.
high calorie diet
Mosquitoes, fruit flies, small crustaceans hustle for up to 7 months and throw a birthday party every week
wrinkled skin
mantle lethargy
congenital immunodeficiency
Progresses over 3-10 days; mild — local, severe — sepsis.
age diag bySize
Hot with heavy summer rains
Within 7-14 days.
hypokalemia syndrome
Chronic if factors persist.
pale skin
mild
Replacement of substrate with a tested one (coconut fiber).
slow tissue regeneration
Antifungal agents.
yr
Death may occur within 4-12 hours.
Symptomatic care, euthanasia in severe stage.
pesticides insecticides
esophagitis
How do they breed?
mites
crop ulceration
dysecdysis congenita
toxin accumulation
complete immobility
What do they eat?
chips
Regeneration within 14-21 days.
onion garlic and hot pepper
Where do they live?
from birth to death
Constant risk of injuries.
early young
prolonged hibernation
Clean Water
Chronic, progresses over months.
rotten smell
Develops over 40-90 days.
depends on immunity
feed contamination
depends on duration
pus
Gamers
lordosis
Months until death.
hot, heavy rains in summer, little precipitation in winter
Indicates recovery is likely when appropriate husbandry is provided.
wk
My size?
High-protein diet (special snail feeds).
Baths in shallow water, increasing humidity.
swap
high humidity in heat
Calcium
guarded depends on progression
discharge from respiratory opening
contaminated plants
depends on stone location size
metabolic bone disease — genetic form
tobacco
celebrated their {n} birthday
Create an enriched environment to compensate for sensory deficits.
local strains
Illness caused by parasites such as worms, protozoa, or ectoparasites.
Develops in 14 days.
epithelial mutation
unfavorable
dyschitinosis
Chronic course with exacerbations every 30-60 days.
tissue blackening and destruction
mild mycosis
poor food digestion
depends on diet
Length
severe dehydration
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