The Requirements to Start a Snail Farm in South Africa

What do I need to start a snail farm?

To snail farm, start by choosing your snails and picking a wind-free, moist location for their habitat, such as a trench. Next, use corrugated metal, plastic, or chicken wire to create a fence around the perimeter of the farm. Then, put down moist, loamy soil and place the snails into their new environment.

Is there a demand for snails in South Africa?

Most of the country has an optimal mild climate, which allows snails to grow and reproduce effectively. There is little competition in this field on the South African market, so snails are needed for both internal and export needs.

What is the price of snails in South Africa?

The average snail import price stood at $1,778 per ton in 2021, shrinking by -50.3% against the previous year.

How many months does it take snail to mature?

Maturity takes about two years. Only mature snails should be harvested. Check the brim of the shell; if it is mature enough, the brim should be thicker and harder than other parts of the shell.