Albino Achatina achatina is a rare and visually stunning morph of the largest known land snail species. Native to West Africa—particularly Ghana—A. achatina can reach lengths of up to 30 cm, with deeply ridged, tiger-striped shells that spiral in a distinctive clockwise pattern. The albino variant features a creamy white or pale yellow body, often with translucent tentacles, paired with a lighter shell that retains the species’ iconic banding in softer tones.
Despite their size, albino A. achatina are gentle and slow-growing, requiring warm temperatures (26–30°C) and high humidity (80–90%) to thrive. They benefit from deep, calcium-rich substrate for burrowing and shell development, and a varied diet of vegetables, fruit, and cuttlebone. Their rarity and impressive size make them a prized species among experienced keepers, offering both educational value and a striking display presence. Let me know if you'd like a care sheet snippet or a comparison with other albino morphs.
Albino Tiger Land Snail (Achatina achatina)
Size: approx 2-3cm
Status: CB
Range: West Africa
Temperature 26-30 C Humidity 80-90 % Diet Fruit, Veg, Leaf Litter, Calcium Enclosure Terrestrial with deep substrate layer

