BestCargot

03/14/2023

Our stickers are IN!! Love the look and design, sponsorship packages will be sent out tomorrow!!!

03/06/2023

Thank you Delta 8 Denton for sponsoring a group of snails!! We are proud to introduce Dabber, Nectar, Spoon, Bubbler and Sherlock!!

02/27/2023

If you've sponsored a snail and haven't seen a picture yet, that is because we are working in sourcing! It is illegal to take snails across state lines without a special permit. That permit is still being processed! In the meantime, we are looking for snails in Texas, and it's not quite the season yet!

Thank you for your continued patience. Snail things move a lot slower than others!! We promise to keep you updated 🐌🐌

02/24/2023

Our Sponsored snails have such personalities we've had to create Sninder!
Enjoy the first couple of profiles of our first mating couple: Brad and Snailgrim!!

And now, introducing Shelliot!!

02/21/2023

We found our first round of sponsored snails!!
Cornu Aspersum, the common garden snail, *petit Gris*, also colloquially still known as Helix Aspersa.

They have a wide spread in the US, and since they are qualified by the USDA and APHIS to be a pest and invasive species, they can be gently rehomed out of the environment.

We are pleased to introduce you to Shelliot, Snailgrim Ironshell and Brad Sebastian Cargot!!

May they eat lots of veggies and produce many eggs!!

02/20/2023

Snail babies!

02/16/2023

Speaking of babies...
Our clutches of Otala Lactea are hatching! Baby snails are born shell on and will eat their egg for that first jolt of nutrition!
In a day or so they will have the energy to climb up through the moss and hang out in the lid of the bin.

02/16/2023

Have you ever wondered what a pregnant snail looks like?
Look no further!
Its either get a tiny ultrasound machine, or rely on nature's cues. In Otala Lactea, this usually presents as a swollen mantle! Over the next couple of weeks I will be watching for any burrowing behavior. More snabies!

02/13/2023

Support the snails on Ko-Fi! https://ko-fi.com/bestcargot

Tips and donations received here will go towards the housing, care, and nutrition of our herd!

Become a supporter of BestCargot today! ❤️ Ko-fi lets you support the creators you love with no fees on donations.

02/12/2023

Eggs eggs eggs!
Snails will dig a hole about 2 inches below the surface of the soil to lay eggs in a pocket protected by a mucus layer!
Keepers should turn their soil frequently to catch their eggs before they hatch, otherwise you'd be run over with hatchlings.
Give our page a like and follow for updates!

02/10/2023

WE DID IT!

10 snails have been sponsored! We hit our first sponsorship goal! Thank you so much to everyone who's shared and spread the word. It's because of you we are here!

A few more slots are open, so be sure to get in your sponsorships soon! (We can only keep up with the personal lives of so many snails. There is work involved!! 😂)

Be sure to like and follow BestCargot here and on Instagram under the same name for updates and news!

02/10/2023

Goodnight Escargatoire!

02/09/2023

We have Otala Lactea in the hatching cups! Its common practice to move clutches of eggs into smaller containers for monitoring and safety. Baby snails can get crushed by adults. Once they hatch and their shells harden up (usually about a month) they will be put in the juvenile bin!

Interested in feeder snails for reptiles? Give farm raised snails a try!

02/08/2023

Sometimes you just need to nap on a buddy 💜

02/08/2023

Are you interested in sponsoring a snail? For a minimum donation of $10 you can "adopt" your own first-gen BestCargot snail! These special ones will not be farmed, but pampered and coddled all of their lives.

You will receive an adoption certificate, a photo of your snail, stickers, and more personal updates on their lives. Use the QR code attached to donate what you can. Here's to snails!

02/08/2023

Welcome to BestCargot! A small urban farm raising edible snails for local restaurants. We offer three different species of snails, snail caviar, and feeders for reptiles and small mammals. We strive to operate a humane farm and take our snails seriously! Gastropods are our passion, and providing optimal living and farming conditions our priority!

Are you tired of trying to mask or cover up the taste and smell of canned escargot? Are you worried about wild snails having bacteria or parasites? Do you want to give your pet a crunchy treat? Give fresh snails a try!

Follow along with us on our journey through building our breeding stock, sponsorships, licensing and more! Opportunities about for snail adoptions, day in the life of a snail farmer, new connections, and FUN!