NorthenGarden

Disabled snail owner, breeder and rescuer that does snail-craft and hardwood canes between researches. Actively helping to advance and improve snail care in general :) northengarden.square.site/

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Cane is done, finally oiled and waxed, and been put to use on the daily.

I've learned a whole lot in the making process, this cane is not perfect but I know what and how to do better. I'm confident enough in my abilities to offer custom made canes! Need a stable cane that will not vibrate every time it touches the ground? Something strong and sturdy that will last a lifetime? Or maybe you just want a fancy hand carved whimsical cane for a Ren Faire costume?

In any cases, I am more than happy to put my hands to good use, and I offer a sliding scale pricing for those facing financial hardships. I am broke and disabled, I needed a sturdy shock-absorbing cane for myself, and fell in love with the carving process. My hands are still able, so I would love to use them to help my peers by giving them access to whimsical custom made hardwood canes, from ethically harvested local fallen hardwood.

I needed a simple handle that provides many positions that my hand could easily switch between while walking, due to hypermobility. But do not be afraid! All kinds of handles are doable with our CNC machine ;)

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Disabled transmasc artisan here! I've found a huge passion in making walking aids from ethically harvested local hardwood. My current cane is still a work-in-progress (I can't stop adding details, so no oil or wax yet and not even cured), but I really want to give my disabled siblings the chance to get a custom, whimsical walking aid built to last a lifetime. I’m community-oriented and gladly offer sliding scale pricing for anyone in financial hardship. (Just keep in mind: shipping costs are a must, and craft/art still has a price)

I started making my own cane out of pure necessity for a sturdy aid that wouldn't send painful vibrations straight up into my shoulders and neck. I'd love to bring that same comfort and heavy-duty stability to others. (Plus, let’s be real: wood on bone hurts. A solid wood cane makes a fantastic defensive tool compared to flimsy aluminum ones!)

And well, the whimsical touch just comes with it! (this cherry wood is gonna have a nice red hue in not too long alright just trust)

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Still got some sanding to do and letting the wood cure before putting oil, but I can Finally use this cane! And I only have 2 very small cuts from the 6 days of carving!

I will definitely need to get better tools but I am already planning a slow hiking day to gather more suitable hardwood branches. My hands have mostly recovered and I have learned where my limits are. I am fully available to make custom hardwood canes, just maybe with less carvings.

And boi is hardwood so smooth to walk with! None of that clickaty vibration of standard metal canes that are so painful with hypermobility.

My inbox is open for anyone interested in a custom handmade cane. I already have an honor-based sliding scale planned; I can't cover shipping and this manual work does take a toll on my health, but I know what it's like for financials to prevent you from getting the help you need. As much as I value art and the effort I put in, I will not be the one preventing someone in need to get walking aid if they can cover shipping costs. (yes I'm broke too I can't ship out of pocket)

None would be ready under 3 weeks and I will eventually update my website to have a listing and more information on the process and the hardwoods I know I can find locally.

I was able to make my own but I know many that won't, it's my personal pleasure to help where I can.

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Unsure what this mushroom is that was growing on a few dead trees, but the babies seem to appreciate a new fungi

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The Zonitoides have been reproducing without me even noticing, some of the babies seem to already be half-size.

So many tiny snails definitely makes monthly maintenance a tad scarier 🤫

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The Vallonia Pulchella population is forever growing! Here shown a 2mm big adult next to a 0.4mm baby.

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Baby Anguispira alternata, approximately a month old.

True size: 3-4mm wide

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I swear these babies clean each other's shell about once a month. Truly unique behavior that is easy to see since these snails get so dirty I can only see the patterns on the shell for 2-3 days after they cleaned each other.

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Swathe's tiny update: still thriving

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Anguispira update: babies.

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goes to sleep now

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Oh you can't post that and not put the whole video smh the whole thing is gloriously beautiful and deserves to be shared

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Babies alert!

Turns out the first clutch was viable, as 3 beautiful hatchlings were just found during soil turn, potentially more were in the pot-hide. And 2 new clutches were laid recently!

Current snails population: constantly growing 😁🥰

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Throwback to that one disastrous photoshoot that I still want to do again yet don't have the courage to since it involved almost losing 3 forks, snails falling on their chair and 2 getting stuck under the table.

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FUCKING CONTAINMENT BREACH

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And this, ladies and gentlemen, is why it is important to research a minimum the requirements per species.

Of course Gals are going to escape from 3gallon bins with no latch. Not only are they strong enough to open them, but this is at least 5x less than the minimal space required for such big specimens.

Look at that snail that's not fully extended yet fully covers 1/3 of the large side of the other enclosure.

You think it's happy in there?

Can't even climb any, it's shell is longer than the bin is high. I wouldn't even put more than 3 groves in there and that escaping Gals is bigger than 30 groves. Yes 30+ groves fit nicely in my hand with still space in between i've taken pictures of it, this Gals would fully fill my hand.

This is quite literally abuse.

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