See Quantity Of Snails I Harvested From My Farm
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page 0 · 30 posts · 28 participants
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This thread is a viral reaction to a farmer's story of accidentally discovering a wild snail harvest while clearing land. The discussion quickly shifts from celebrating the 'free' harvest to debating the economic viability of snail farming, with users citing high market prices and the difficulty of farming snails compared to hunting them. While mostly banter, it includes a specific job advertisement and a few inquiries about buying the snails.
Prices:
flyer sharing service: NGN5000.0 (ikorodu)flyer sharing service: NGN15000.0 (ikorodu)snail serving: NGN10000.0 (ikorodu)snail serving: NGN25000.0 (ikorodu)snails: NGN36000.0 (unspecified)
Credibility signals:
references specific locations (Ikorodu, Kiaful)cites specific market prices from personal experiencementions specific job details (flyer sharing, serving)
“Snail is more nutritious than the meat we eat today. Google is your friend.”
“These small species are not the regular snails that people eat.. Only poverty & hunger makes some people to eye such snails”
“And how many Nigerians can afford Snails ? Last week my wife bought 20 pieces of big snails for 36k .”
Unclassified: A job advertisement for flyer distribution and serving in Ikorodu
page 1 · 31 posts · 27 participants
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This page is a reaction thread to a photo of a snail harvest, dominated by banter about the taste of snails, cultural taboos regarding eating them, and political jokes about food restrictions. While there is a minor attempt to sell farming tutoring services, the thread functions primarily as a social space for users to share opinions rather than a serious agricultural consultation or market place.
Credibility signals:
referencing past farming experienceidentifying specific regions
“I tried snail farming big time once, but the termite ants in my community did not allow me to reap the benefits. It pained me.”
“Those size and quantity is more thank 7k in the market now”
“You for just start snail farming na”
Unclassified: political banter regarding food restrictions and cultural taboos
page 2 · 24 posts · 15 participants
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This thread serves as a cautionary discussion about snail farming, where experienced farmers warn newcomers against 'audio farmers' (scammers) who sell false hope and expensive training. The conversation shifts from general skepticism to a specific conflict where a seller attempts to move a private consultation to direct messages, while others defend the importance of public transparency.
Pain points:
defraudedno_credit
Prices:
snail farming booklet: NGN15000.0
Credibility signals:
bassdow cites extensive experience analyzing 'audio farmers' and warns against loansIdeasYapayaski claims personal experience having advised someone before startingWaffarianman mentions forbidding the practice in his village
“For anyOne looking to go into snail farming, don't be decieved, the business would pay BUT it's no get Rich Quick scheme.”
“Most are nothing but PREYs.”
“I do snail farming and I have adviced before I started that if he is not ready to wait for 18months he should forget it!”