Snails

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by gabe, May 14, 2005.

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  1. gabe

    gabe Astrea Snail

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    How exactly do you know when a snail is dead? I have 2 astrea turbo snails and they never move.
     
    gabe, May 14, 2005
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  2. Jay

    Jay Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Well....if they dont move in 48 hours I would say they are dead. Or you could take them out and smell them. If they smell foul then they are finished. They should smell like the ocean...fresh.

    Jay
     
    Jay, May 14, 2005
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  3. gabe

    gabe Astrea Snail

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    Thanks



    gabe
     
    gabe, May 15, 2005
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  4. NUHTTY

    NUHTTY Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Pick them up and look at the soft tissue in the shell. If it is retracted or doesnt move when you touch it, they are likely dead.
     
    NUHTTY, May 15, 2005
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  5. Birdlady

    Birdlady Finback Whale

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    Astreas are notorius for being unable to right themselves. Like mentioned, sniff them, and if they are OK, put them in right side up:)
     
    Birdlady, May 15, 2005
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  6. gabe

    gabe Astrea Snail

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    Thanks alot guys/gals.


    gabe
     
    gabe, May 16, 2005
    gabe, May 16, 2005
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