Immature form that undergoes metamorphosis before adulthood.
difficulty moving
calcium deficiency
Develops over 1–3 days; mild — recovery within 24 hours with hydration; severe — death within 5–7 days.
aeromonas
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open shell
hypocalcemic tetany
hepatosis genetic
thin epiphragm
Warm summer
ketosis
complex
rapid dehydration
desiccation
lameness
nephrocalcinosis
filarial nematodes
mantle irritation
polygenic mutation
land coast flooded by tides — salt marshes, littoral zone
shell parasitic disease
increased humidity and oxygen are recommended, avoidance of stress
antifungal therapy is recommended, often unsuccessful
nematodiasis — rhabdias
dehydration
congenital
Acute course over 1–3 days.
mosquito vectors
infected bacteria
shell necrosis
Upcoming birthdays
sharp salinity changes
coccidiosis — isospora
Lifespan
sterile conditions are recommended, probiotics, avoidance of overcrowding, vitamin supplements
chronic trauma
old age
Detected at the onset of sexual maturity (4–8 months).
lack of activity
pathogenic microflora feed
most of Europe and Asia, various forests, steppes and tundra
head tilt
injury
egg laying problems
frequent invasions
Develops in 5–14 days; without treatment, lethal outcome in 10–30 days.
white spots on shell
only supportive care is recommended, antibiotics
Earliest developmental stage inside an egg or womb.
Rapid progression
elimination of stressors is recommended, forced feeding with vegetable and calcium puree, probiotics
Lifespan average
leaves
symptomatic therapy, anthelmintics are recommended
gland color change
shell coiling mutation
lsdia1 gene mutation
Relapses every 30–90 days at high humidity.
fluid discharge
starvation
frequent drying
fatal
recommended to improve ventilation, reduce stocking density
training aptitude
hereditary defect
restoration of water balance is recommended, diuretic herbs in microdoses, clean water
cm
anthelmintic drugs (praziquantel in low doses) are recommended, isolation
turns
regurgitation
Calcium + Phosphorus
Fat
muscle tissue pathology
recommended regular prevention, clean substrate, probiotics
cleaning and treatment with antiparasitic solutions are recommended
pressure
recommended standard care, no special treatment
Cyclic every 30–45 days.
fungal and mite complexes
standard care with increased nutrition is recommended
shell cracks
diseases symptoms reproductive disorders
Elders
periodic exacerbations
Bro
Long-lasting or recurring health condition persisting over an extended period.
open wound
sharp objects
spirochetosis
abnormal mucus
bread and sweets
multiple parasites
spinal deformity - scoliosis
birth date
complete substrate replacement is recommended, treatment with ivermectin in microdoses or levamisole, thermal treatment of the terrarium
anorexia
slow mobility
antibiotics, sorbents, probiotics are recommended
Career from 7 to 15 months. Dwarf hamsters, voles, field crickets celebrate their birthday twice a month
The basics
young after transformation
improvement of housing and feeding conditions is recommended
plaque on shell
stabilization of lighting and temperature is recommended
protozoa fungi
Slow progression over months.
wheezing
dwarfism mutation
virus
antibiotics (metronidazole in microdoses), probiotics, diet are recommended
favorable
protein overeating
Mass
cold winter, lots of coniferous trees: spruce, pine
fasting diet for 2–4 days is recommended, transition to low-protein vegetables
Regeneration 7–20 days.
Gestation
convulsions
parasitic dermatitis
Healing 10–30 days.
May appear in 60–120 days.
fatty liver dystrophy
protozoan infection
deworming and dietary change are recommended
unfavorable at high dose
On the map
poor feed quality
respiratory distress
Female ♀
frequent estivation
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.
bloody diarrhea
flatworm infestation
birth year
terrestrial habitat, land surface outside water
skin flaking
sq mm
protein excess
chronic toxins
filariasis
uv lamps
Indicates a minor health issue that typically resolves with minimal intervention.
Visible at hatching (0–3 days); mild — compensated, severe — leads to death within 14–60 days.
ammonia
until the celebration
onion garlic radish
What if eaten?
difficulty retracting
Develops over 14–45 days; severe course — death within 30–60 days.
lack of oviposition
Chronic course 30–90 days.
lettuce and cabbage
Progresses over 14–40 days.
supportive therapy is recommended, broad-spectrum antibiotics in low doses
lack of ventilation
radula disease
soft food is recommended, calcium and zinc supplements
mechanical removal is recommended, anthelmintics
Symptoms within 1–2 days; recovery with gradual warming within 3–7 days.
frequent infections
How are they built?
salmonella spp
mm
ml
trematodiasis — haematoloechus
My age?
Serious or life-threatening health condition requiring urgent attention.
lung nematodes
massive helminth invasion
Rabbits, falcons, red-eared turtles hang out for 6-9 years and party on their birthday four times a year
slow growth
genetic hypocalcemia
rickettsia
stress
open grassy spaces — steppes, savannas, prairies
rickettsiosis
whole life
Manifests after 30–60 days of growth; usually does not affect life expectancy.
maintaining humidity of 80–90% is recommended, introduction of calcium sources into the diet, avoidance of stress
embryo
fly larvae myiasis
introduction of new individuals
Detected in adulthood (6–12 months); leads to absence of offspring.
First symptoms in 20–40 days; chronic course.
systemic bacterial infection
acute jaundice
kg
Develops within 1–5 days.
body tremor
diatomaceous earth treatment recommended, humidity reduction, substrate replacement
hepatic trematodes
severe intoxication
parasitic mites
loss of appetite
probiotics, sorbents, carrot and pumpkin diet, antibiotics in case of bacterial etiology are recommended
m
aeromonas spp
g
t
refusal to eat
coating
depends on timely intervention
recommended abundant rinsing with clean water, sorbents
hereditary matrix defect
anthelmintic therapy and respiratory support are recommended
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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
Constant risk of injuries from day 30 of life.
salivation
parasite
doxycycline is recommended, improvement of conditions
osteoporosis
skin redness
spinal curvature syndrome
Severe course leads to death within 3–14 days.
carrot and pumpkin
sudden dyspnea
heredity along the line
Sex
dryness
foam discharge
diseases symptoms pigment absence
parasitic pneumonia
Truly long lives: 40-100 years. Bowhead whales, albatrosses, giant tortoises recall their birthday at most once a year
mixed bacterial-fungal infection
recommended culling from breeding, maintenance diet
forced feeding with soft feeds, vitamins is recommended
brittleness
recommended low-protein diet, constant access to clean water
moderate
surgical reduction recommended if possible, antiseptics, moist environment
exoskeleton dispansion molting problems
slowed heartbeat
Tool bran
white coating
Mature, fully developed individual capable of reproduction.
bacteria in respiratory cavity
fungal mites
high aggression
copper excess
red spots
tooth loss
Pets
age diag byShell
Involuntary shaking or trembling of the body.
sharp cooling
discharge
Symptoms within hours.
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recommended to add cuttlefish, calcium carbonate, crushed eggshell to the diet, switch to a neutral substrate
3–12 days.
terrestrial forest
terrestrial grassland and steppe
ingestion of infected plants
tetracyclines recommended in low doses
terrestrial intertidal
Flooded grasslands
1–4 days.
dystocia
internal fungal lesions
Slow progression over 30–90 days.
5–14 days.
constant access to calcium is recommended, addition of eggshell, control of substrate pH
Litter size
5–15 days.
rapid breathing
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
nutrition forbidden name meat products
nightshade plants
7–20 days.
mass mortality
depends on severity
chronic stress
Severe course.
if born as {name}
Death within 3–10 days.
plant-based hepatoprotectors are recommended, fasting diet for 3–5 days, easily digestible feeds
Slow destruction.
slow wound healing
Recovery 14–40 days.
hereditary lordosis
antibiotic therapy and supportive care are recommended
Protein
general decline
Acute, 3–10 days.
predatory mite infestation
bran and grain
direct sunlight
Manifests from birth; mild course — lifelong sensitivity to light (1–2 days after hatching); severe — increased mortality in the first 30 days due to UV damage.
leg ruptures
hepatic lipidosis
malnutritio
citrus fruits
Water
mucus secretion disorder
moderate depends on feeding
Lasts 30–90 days.
recommended to raise the temperature to 23–25°C, antibacterial agents administered via injections or baths (fluoroquinolones in microdoses), improved ventilation
young shoots and leaves of plants
spoiled feed
penicillins recommended, hygiene
isolation is recommended, hormonal correction is not performed
enteric infection
bleeding
age diag byColoration
Acute course over 1–5 days.
{name} birthday
recommended antifungal agents (nystatin topically), diet correction
breathing problems
Damage within 30–120 minutes.
weak cuticle
pesticides
chocolate
draft
complete avoidance of direct sunlight is recommended, housing in shaded conditions, enrichment of the diet with carotenoids and calcium, selective breeding
environmental pollution
recommended neutralization of the substrate with lime, diet with high calcium content
Rapid deterioration.
comfortable summer, +20…+25 °C
severe
Frequently observed or widespread in the species or population.
stabilization of conditions is recommended, diuretics are not used, humidity support
organ deformation
fall
Chronic, affects reproduction.
age as {name}
Health issue of intermediate seriousness, neither mild nor life-threatening.
hypocalcemia congenita
organ atrophy
fresh greens
antiseptic treatment is recommended, optimal humidity
chlamydia bacteria
Temperate mixed forest
angiostrongyloid like nematodes
tick infestation
spirochetes
Acute course 3–10 days.
systemic antimycotics (itraconazole in microdoses) are recommended
Condition that typically results in death without intervention.
Symptoms within 5–14 days.
This is me
favorable after eliminating cause
30–90 days.
complete paralysis
surgical treatment recommended, antibiotics and antimycotics
inability to crawl
Taiga
Asexual
nacl
When you would have been born if you lived as {name}
corn and potato
Daddies
shell ectoparasites
topical antibiotics, chlorhexidine baths, dry housing are recommended
long-term antimycobacterial therapy is recommended, often ineffective
mixed parasitosis
isolation on a clean surface is recommended, antiseptic baths
Hermaphrodite ⚥
genetic diseases
depends on timeliness of measures
moderate in hereditary form
Fatal within 30–90 days depending on size.
nocturnal restlessness
will celebrate their {n} birthday
no itching
organ diseases
unfavorable without control
retraction into shell
a diet high in calcium carbonate is recommended, mineral supplements
Litters lifetime count
adhesion of old epithelium
Rapid.
infection
depends on mutation degree
acute hypocalcemia
aeromonosis
hyperactivity
egg binding
genetic defect
recommended parasite removal, antiseptics, antibiotics
water contamination
mantle trauma
Recovery 14–45 days.
summer warm, winter not very cold
temperature for housing
only quarantine and destruction are recommended
Resolves in 2–7 days after elimination of the factor.
mucus discharge
Gremllins
parasites diseases mantle inflammation
comprehensive antiparasitic and supportive therapy is recommended
genetic failure
wet dirt
temperature below 10c
Filters
calcium supplement feed
paralysis viralis
moisturizing and mineral supplements are recommended
Develops over 14–60 days; chronic course if not corrected.
mites fly larvae
rains almost always, very humid
Wanderers
Acute, 5–14 days.
recommended washing, acaricidal agents
Jubilee = every 10th birthday
Minimum space
pelleted feed
Business sausages
recommended to raise the temperature to 22–24°C, high-protein diet
heat stress susceptibility
copper surfaces
ascites
mucus formation gene mutation
shell mycosis
regeneration defect
larvae on body
osteodystrophy
nutritional disorder
5–20 days.
diarrhea
cystic formations
How do they behave?
live snails
recommended to reduce humidity to 70%, treatment with povidone-iodine solution, topical antifungal agents
Carbohydrates
blood sucking mites
average
snail viruses
{name} jubilee
Months
Old-timers
pregnancy toxemia
soft shell
Rascals
milk dairy
pathogen combination
shell fracture
heart failure
Disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms: bacteria, viruses, fungi, or protozoa.
immediate cooling to 18–22°C, humidification, isolation is recommended
metronidazole in microdoses, probiotics recommended
ticks in pneumostome
white plaque in mouth
leg ulcers
skin ulcers
Where are they found?
calcium transport gene mutation
fungal invasion
apnea
Examination schedule
frequent relocations
Rapid reproduction in 7–14 days.
Progresses over 3–6 months.
unusual coloration
10–25 days.
Palearctic realm
Chronic, without lethal outcome.
My weight?
dermatitis bacterialis
Non-stop carnival: they only live a few days. Mayflies, rotifers, midges celebrate their birthday more than twice a day
genetic imbalance
recommended comprehensive deworming and support
hypoglycemia
Potential Habitat
periodic courses of antibiotics and immune support are recommended
In husbandry
On the go from 1.3 to 3.5 years. Forest mice, anoles, rainbow fish party on their birthday once a month
subcutaneous nodules
fusarium aspergillus
holes in shell
constant availability of calcium sources (cuttlebone, limestone) is recommended, vitamin D3 in microdoses, humidity control
Relapses every 1–3 months.
No results found
immunosuppression
cachexia
viral hemorrhagic disease
lack of shelter
mantle ulcers
unfavorable for reproduction
Acute injury; healing 14–60 days depending on size.
coordination disorder
unsanitary keeping conditions
hormonal imbalance
unfavorable for breeding
grains and seeds
hind leg paralysis
neurotropic bacteria
shading is recommended, treatment with wound-healing agents, moisturizing
unfavorable without treatment
noise
How similar?
antibiotics recommended, temperature increase
surgical removal is recommended if possible, antiparasitic agents
Male ♂
bloating
On the go from 3.5 to 6 years. Hedgehogs, crows, lizards treat themselves to birthday snacks 6 times a year
fungi
Neither
candidiasis
forests on land — tropical, temperate, boreal
mycobacterium
antiseptic baths and antibiotics are recommended
parasitic diseases
Always very wet
calcium, B vitamins, physiotherapy (warm baths) are recommended
antibacterial therapy and improved nutrition are recommended
Theoretical lifespan
Stars
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Recovery 7–21 days.
inability to eat
candida
acute gastroenteritis
terrestrial
shell peeling
complete substrate replacement, terrarium rinsing, and antiseptic treatment are recommended
vegetables and fruits
weak pigmentation
inbreeding
Where do they take shelter?
Warm summer and lots of rain
renal tumor
only supportive therapy and comfortable conditions are recommended
constant humidity 85–95% recommended, regular misting, moss in terrarium
difficult movement
May lead to death within 7–21 days.
treatment with acaricides safe for mollusks is recommended, substrate replacement
infectious diseases
calcium
Disorder caused by inherited or mutation-based factors.
Develops in the first 30–90 days; chronic course with periodic exacerbations every 2–4 months.
soft diet recommended, antiparasitic agents if necessary
general emaciation
Lifespan maximum
nematodes rhabditis spp
metabolic bone disease secondary hyperparathyroidism
leg burns
bacterial pneumonia
hereditary calcium metabolism weakness
Mandarin
aggressive antibiotic therapy (ciprofloxacin) is recommended, isolation
Chronic course from birth.
lots of rain, warm and pleasant summer
Observations
Worker
gradual temperature increase is recommended, avoid drafts
birth time
hemorrhages throughout the body
Dogs, dolphins, lynx hang out for 9-25 years and party on their birthday three times a year
frequent cracks
rotting feed residues
When your next jubilee falls in {name} life years
Human
sfnpv nucleopolyhedrosis
gastrointestinal helminthiasis
Damage within 1–4 hours.
days
atypical coloration
supportive therapy, diet recommended
Disease affecting specific internal organs or organ systems.
immediate increase in humidity to 90–95% is recommended, spraying, placement in moss, restoration of electrolyte balance
adult
Maturity
detoxification is recommended, neuroprotectors are not used, comfort
Health
Chronic in the absence of treatment.
Tool cuttlebone
About health
open wound bacteria
nutritional deficiency
wet contaminated substrate
Acute course 2–7 days; fatal outcome without treatment.
When your next birthday would fall if you lived as {name}
radula malformation
fruits
mycobacteriosis — mycobacterium
chemicals
hereditary gonad descent disorder
enterobacteriaceae
results
chlamydia pneumoniae infection
surgical wound treatment recommended, systemic antibiotics
myocarditis
reddening of body
chronic
neural helminthiasis
Upcoming jubilees
mo
milk fever / hypocalcemia
rapid emaciation
pneumostome closure
selective mutation
1–5 days.
moisturizing is recommended, adding plant mucilage to the diet
genetic variation
local antiseptic treatment, humidity reduction, isolation recommended
white or gray plaque
overheating
treatment is recommended, nutritional restoration
16 to 24 grams, 7 – 12 centimeters
mechanical removal, antiseptic treatment, isolation is recommended
Age (juvenile)
water
Rapid deterioration over 5–15 days.
Age (from birth to death)
low air humidity
Age (embryo)
inappropriate temperature
Manifests during aestivation periods (7–21 days); with mild course the snail recovers in 2–5 days, with severe course — lethal outcome in 10–14 days.
chronic kidney disease
green pus
altered mucus
combined antimicrobial therapy is recommended
Chronic course
wild individuals
What do they look like?
Maturity
emergence (insects)
end of lifespan
How do they live?
fertilization / egg laying
birth / hatching
metamorphosis / end of larval stage
end of acceleration
depends on location and stage
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prolonged retraction
Terminal stage within 1–5 days.
B-group vitamins and anti-inflammatory agents are recommended
shell deformation
reduced activity
mantle burns
recommended treatment with antiseptic, application of a patch made of epoxy resin or natural glue, isolation
acidic substrate
fecal oral route
low activity
visceral gout — kidney
feline hepatic disease complex
intermediate hosts
lack of response
gene mutation
extreme emaciation
calcium rich diet
direct heat
mold
new plant introduction
mechanical cleaning and treatment with potassium permanganate solution are recommended
age
Living from 25 to 40 years. Orangutans, bald eagles, African elephants celebrate their birthday twice a year
gradual introduction of soft feeds and electrolytes is recommended
larval migration
Rapid death within 2–5 days.
scarring
antiparasitic therapy and antibiotics are recommended
inappropriate food
lungworm infection
Legendary longevity: over 100 years. Galapagos tortoises, Greenland sharks, ocean quahogs celebrate with family once every 4 years
First signs at 14–45 days; mild course — periodic illnesses, severe — septicemia within 5–10 days.
weight loss
hereditary cuticle defects
Present at birth due to genetic or developmental factors.
warm water baths and increased humidity are recommended
Taxons
discoloration
culling is recommended, improvement of housing conditions, increased calcium and protein content in the diet
female infertility
slow healing
age
irritation
bread pasta
high temperature
Close
was
recommended antibiotics sensitive to Aeromonas, improvement of hygiene
Exacerbations at humidity below 70% every 3–7 days.
14–30 days.
cooling recommended, wound treatment, substrate change
parasitic cachexia
14–40 days.
shell erosion
mantle prolapse
isolation is recommended, destruction of the sick, disinfection with 10% bleach solution
white mucus
d
high calorie diet
recommended toltrazuril in microdoses, hygiene
Mosquitoes, fruit flies, small crustaceans hustle for up to 7 months and throw a birthday party every week
heavy metal toxicity
color selection
Rapid spread in 5–14 days.
shell dissolution
bacteria and fungi
Develops in 10–30 days.
age diag bySize
heating mat
hypokalemia syndrome
Observable decrease in normal movement or energy levels.
Develops within hours; death possible within 12–48 hours.
Pleasant summer
ascites syndrome
hereditary factors
pale skin
trichomoniasis
mild
pseudomonosis
chronic depends on diet
weak immunity
cabbage carrot zucchini
yr
dissolution spots
body deformity
pesticides insecticides
esophagitis
pseudomonas spp
recommended reduction of humidity to 75%, treatment with betadine solution, improvement of ventilation
systemic antibiotic therapy (enrofloxacin, cephalosporins in microdoses) is recommended, isolation, sterile substrate
How do they breed?
crop ulceration
Lifelong.
dysecdysis congenita
Can last 7–30 days; with elimination of the cause, recovery in 3–10 days.
complete immobility
What do they eat?
onion garlic and hot pepper
Where do they live?
from birth to death
early young
prolonged hibernation
water often floods the land, lots of grass
rotten smell
photoperiod change
depends on immunity
gradual awakening is recommended, abundant hydration, easily digestible feed
feed contamination
depends on duration
pus
generalized edema
spinach
Gamers
lordosis
Indicates recovery is likely when appropriate husbandry is provided.
systemic mycosis
wk
My size?
temperament
slow awakening
soft food, calcium and B-group vitamin supplements are recommended
surface emergence
Slow progression over 3–6 months.
surface erosion
feeding behavior mutation
swap
renal adenocarcinoma
black spots
high humidity in heat
Calcium
isolation is recommended, stable conditions, environmental enrichment
guarded depends on progression
discharge from respiratory opening
contaminated plants
metabolic bone disease — genetic form
celebrated their {n} birthday
Impaired or abnormal gait indicating limb or joint problems.
Illness caused by parasites such as worms, protozoa, or ectoparasites.
praziquantel and hepatoprotectors are recommended
unfavorable
dyschitinosis
mild mycosis
depends on diet
summer warm, many oaks, birches, maples
Length
surgical removal recommended when possible, antibiotics
substrate replacement is recommended, thorough rinsing, sorbents (activated charcoal), supportive care
severe dehydration
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