Make sure to have a smaller back-up habitat if one of your slugs gets sick or to transfer the slug to when you clean the habitat.

For example, add a layer of garden pebbles or fish rocks to the bottom of the tank. On top of that, add soil or dirt, then add a thin layer of grass or leaves. [3] X Research source Always remember to add hide-out places, for when your slug gets scared!

Hourly/daily: Every hour (or two times a day minimum) use a spritzing bottle to spray down your slugs’ habitat. This will keep the moisture your slug needs in the habitat. Weekly: Carefully clean your slug’s habitat every two weeks. Place your snail(s) in your back-up habitat and add fresh soil or dirt, leaves, grass, and food. Monthly: Most pet owners let their slugs loose after about a month. This is not considered a major deal.