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Post by anachronism on Jun 24, 2013 16:20:46 GMT
Anyone out there helped an injured snail? Found an injured Helix aspersa on my way home today, looks like he has had some of his shell smashed and some muscles ripped. Now i have put him back in his shell as much as I could and put surgical tape to hold him- can they fix muscle? the hole they have is still opening and closing for him, so i am guessing he is still getting air. Got him in a small damp tub so he can't climb, may be a common snail but i hope he makes it.
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Post by slinky on Jun 27, 2013 10:40:36 GMT
You could try calling an exotics vet? I hope hes ok!
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Post by muddydragon on Jun 27, 2013 15:33:07 GMT
you can't really do much more than you are now. Just try not to disturb him but i'm afraid often in very bad cases there's often nothing that can be done. All you can really do now is keep him comfortable and well fed and hope
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Post by anachronism on Jul 2, 2013 12:00:19 GMT
I'm sad to say the little guy died  |
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Post by slinky on Jul 2, 2013 13:38:29 GMT
I'm sad to say the little guy died Oh how awful! :-( |
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Post by pinkunicorn on Jul 5, 2013 4:53:00 GMT
If the animal's soft parts are damaged there's often nothing that can be done. If they live beyond 24 hours of the damage happening they might manage to heal themselves, though, based on what I've seen. The best thing to do is offer a safe place for the slimy to rest and try to heal, with food, moisture and calcium. Then just wait and see. But it's good to be prepared for the worst.
Shell damage can be repaired depending on how the shell has been broken. Even big chunks can be reattached by the snail's healing process if given support and nutrients to do it. I've fixed a baby whose shell I accidentally crushed where his organs are located. Used the shell parts and medical adhesive film called Opsite Flexifix (also brand name Tegaderm) to fix them in place. He still has the adhesive on his shell and it can stay there as he grows up. I mention this type of adhesive specifically, as it's the only tappelin I've managed to stick to the shell permanently. Most come off soon causing even more damage in the end!
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