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Post by colbyjack on Jun 6, 2014 20:24:25 GMT
I know a few members, including myself and petsnails.proboards.com/user/3565 I believe, are looking for (LEGAL) snails for sale in the US. Does anyone know of anywhere? I tried snailsinthemail but they require a $1000 permit, apparently. Also, I bought some on Ebay but the seller isn't active atm. I'd pretty much buy any snails that didn't have to be bought in bulk and weren't too expensive. I love snails and all the species, although I've only kept 3 species. Thanks! |
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Post by elsiefibonacci on Jun 7, 2014 0:38:44 GMT
Thank you for posting this!  |
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Post by colbyjack on Jun 7, 2014 1:58:40 GMT
Thank you for posting this! You're welcome. The Canada/USA shipper thread OP hasn't been on in a while, so I figured I'd better make this thread:). |
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Post by Cashell on Jun 7, 2014 2:46:45 GMT
Yeah snail dealers are very hard to come by here in Canada and in the USA. Both countries actually have a lot of nice native land snails, but it's just that they tend to be spread apart soooo far! Where I am, I rarely find more than 5 different species living in the same area.
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Post by elsiefibonacci on Jun 7, 2014 19:42:25 GMT
Yeah snail dealers are very hard to come by here in Canada and in the USA. Both countries actually have a lot of nice native land snails, but it's just that they tend to be spread apart soooo far! Where I am, I rarely find more than 5 different species living in the same area. I wish I could travel around and pick up snails on my way. I might try to go up state and find some banana slugs this summer. |
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Post by blatta70 on Jun 15, 2014 19:38:17 GMT
Yes, I too am in search of any legal snail/slug species except Cornu aspersus. Please contact me if anyone has anything available.
Mark
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Post by barnaclesnail on Jun 18, 2014 19:17:36 GMT
I'm in the US and have a few baby snails I would consider selling to US buyers... no charge for the snails, just for whatever it costs me to ship them. Please PM me for details, and I'll try getting some pics of the little guys |
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Post by malacophile on Jun 18, 2014 22:11:19 GMT
I've got Flamed Tigersnails (Anguispira alternata) that I'll part with at a rate of 3 for $2USD plus shipping costs. I'm asking that much because they're slow to mature and breed. Then there's Triodopsis tridentata that I'll sell at 3 for $1USD. I've also got Sculptured Domes (Ventridens collisella), but those won't be available until they breed some more and the existing babies get larger.
Because I have at least 3 species of potentially rare snail that I'm unable to identify or find any info on, and came from varying parts of the midwest/great white north, I'll offer a grab-bag of 16 of these snails for $5USD.
I'll do a count of my populations later and report back with exact numbers (and pics).
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Post by elsiefibonacci on Jun 19, 2014 15:37:13 GMT
I've got Flamed Tigersnails (Anguispira alternata) that I'll part with at a rate of 3 for $2USD plus shipping costs. I'm asking that much because they're slow to mature and breed. Then there's Triodopsis tridentata that I'll sell at 3 for $1USD. I've also got Upland Pillsnails (Euchemotrema fraternum), but those won't be available until they breed some more and the existing babies get larger. Because I have at least 3 species of potentially rare snail that I'm unable to identify or find any info on, and came from varying parts of the midwest/great white north, I'll offer a grab-bag of 16 of these snails for $5USD. I'll do a count of my populations later and report back with exact numbers (and pics). Thank you! I was wondering if Triodopsis tridentata are carnivorous, I've never heard of them before. If not then i'd like to have a set of them and a set of Anguispira alternata (if you have that many to spare). It would be awesome to see pictures of the unidentified if possible. |
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Post by malacophile on Jun 19, 2014 16:31:53 GMT
Here are some pictures of my US snails Upland Pillsnail (Euchemotrema fraternum) EDIT: Now known to be Sculptured Dome (Ventridens collisella) (Southern Kentucky, Russellville area, Logan County) (Not saleable yet)  Flamed Tigersnail (Anguispira alternata) (Central Illinois, Peoria County, Illinois River)   Unidentified Snails EDIT: Now known to be Dull Gloss (Zonitoides limatulus) (Northern Wisconsin, Chequamegon-Nicolet Forest) (they do not exceed this size)  Unidentified snails EDIT: Now known to be Allogona profunda - Southern Kentucky (Russellville area, Logan County)   Triodopsis tridentata (Central Illinois, Peoria County, forest)   Unidentified snails EDIT: Now known to be Smooth Bladetooth (Patera laevior) (Russellville area, Logan County)   |
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Post by blatta70 on Jun 20, 2014 11:04:20 GMT
Hello, this is Mark. It looks as though your unidentified Wisconsin snails could be either one of the Retinella species or perhaps even a Zonitoides. I'd lean more to Retinella personally due to their yellowish shells.
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Post by malacophile on Jun 20, 2014 14:06:27 GMT
Thanks a bunch! I'll look into these guys some more now that I have a place to start. Little brown snails are like little brown mushrooms. They practically all look the same and some are near impossible to differentiate.
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Post by cindygao on Jun 23, 2014 17:04:19 GMT
I've got Flamed Tigersnails (Anguispira alternata) that I'll part with at a rate of 3 for $2USD plus shipping costs. I'm asking that much because they're slow to mature and breed. Then there's Triodopsis tridentata that I'll sell at 3 for $1USD. I've also got Upland Pillsnails (Euchemotrema fraternum), but those won't be available until they breed some more and the existing babies get larger. Because I have at least 3 species of potentially rare snail that I'm unable to identify or find any info on, and came from varying parts of the midwest/great white north, I'll offer a grab-bag of 16 of these snails for $5USD. I'll do a count of my populations later and report back with exact numbers (and pics). What kind of snail is in the grab bag |
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Post by cindygao on Jun 23, 2014 17:06:13 GMT
I'm in the US and have a few baby snails I would consider selling to US buyers... no charge for the snails, just for whatever it costs me to ship them. Please PM me for details, and I'll try getting some pics of the little guys Can you post some picture of the snail and what kind |
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Post by cindygao on Jun 23, 2014 17:48:04 GMT
I've got Flamed Tigersnails (Anguispira alternata) that I'll part with at a rate of 3 for $2USD plus shipping costs. I'm asking that much because they're slow to mature and breed. Then there's Triodopsis tridentata that I'll sell at 3 for $1USD. I've also got Upland Pillsnails (Euchemotrema fraternum), but those won't be available until they breed some more and the existing babies get larger. Because I have at least 3 species of potentially rare snail that I'm unable to identify or find any info on, and came from varying parts of the midwest/great white north, I'll offer a grab-bag of 16 of these snails for $5USD. I'll do a count of my populations later and report back with exact numbers (and pics). Can I buy 6 flamed tigersnail,6 triodopsis tridentata, and 3 grab bag of snail can you give me a total for the zip code 19492 |
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Post by malacophile on Jun 23, 2014 19:34:15 GMT
I've got Flamed Tigersnails (Anguispira alternata) that I'll part with at a rate of 3 for $2USD plus shipping costs. I'm asking that much because they're slow to mature and breed. Then there's Triodopsis tridentata that I'll sell at 3 for $1USD. I've also got Upland Pillsnails (Euchemotrema fraternum), but those won't be available until they breed some more and the existing babies get larger. Because I have at least 3 species of potentially rare snail that I'm unable to identify or find any info on, and came from varying parts of the midwest/great white north, I'll offer a grab-bag of 16 of these snails for $5USD. I'll do a count of my populations later and report back with exact numbers (and pics). Can I buy 6 flamed tigersnail,6 triodopsis tridentata, and 3 grab bag of snail can you give me a total for the zip code 19492 Hi there! I sent you a PM regarding shipping costs. |
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Post by malacophile on Jun 23, 2014 20:51:12 GMT
Wow, I didn't expect such demand!  I'm about wiped on my current populations for all of the available snails, so I'm not taking any more orders until they breed some more. However, I have enough to complete the orders I have pending. I'll post a separate thread when I have more stock available. |
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Post by Cashell on Jun 24, 2014 0:06:02 GMT
Wow, I didn't expect such demand! I'm about wiped on my current populations for all of the available snails, so I'm not taking any more orders until they breed some more. However, I have enough to complete the orders I have pending. I'll post a separate thread when I have more stock available. Looks like you're going to have to go on a great snail hunt! If you have a car you can try your luck and venture out to capture some of America's cooler/rarer species it has to offer for your customers. |
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Post by malacophile on Jun 24, 2014 0:23:12 GMT
I just got a Jeep the other day, so I've actually been considering this. Oh, the places I can go and the snails I can see (and catch)!
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Post by karilynn on Jun 24, 2014 20:20:05 GMT
This actually makes me feel really good in knowing that if I accidentally miss some eggs and have some babies I could find some homes for them here in the states.
Kari
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Post by Ivy on Jun 25, 2014 13:42:20 GMT
Thank you for this thread! and thank you malacophile for sending me my first snails! |
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Post by blatta70 on Jun 26, 2014 4:15:55 GMT
I figured a few of these unidentifieds out after viewing them in person. The northern Wisconsin snails are in fact Dull Gloss Snails (Zonitoides limatulus) and the Logan County unidentified is a Toothed Globe (Mesodon zaletus). Just thought I'd give you the heads up.
Mark
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Post by malacophile on Jun 26, 2014 4:19:51 GMT
Jeeze, you're good! These guys have given me one headache after another trying to figure out what they could be. Thanks tons!  |
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Post by blatta70 on Jun 28, 2014 6:17:47 GMT
Whoops! I made an error regarding the identification of the Logan County unidentifieds. I originally based my findings on the characteristics of the aperture but failed to determine whether or not an umbilicus was visible. Upon re-examination, the umbilicus turned out to be concealed which only leads to one genus of the Polygyridae occupying southern Kentucky and that is Patera. From what I can tell, these are (Patera laevior)commonly known as the Smooth Bladetooth. Other similar species exist but tend to be found in more localized populations scattered throughout the eastern US but are not nearly as widespread as P. laevior. Patera is closely related to Triodopsis which also explains many of their shell similarities. Sorry everyone for the inconvenience and confusion.
Mark
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Post by alice042 on Aug 1, 2014 14:01:55 GMT
I've got Flamed Tigersnails (Anguispira alternata) that I'll part with at a rate of 3 for $2USD plus shipping costs. I'm asking that much because they're slow to mature and breed. Then there's Triodopsis tridentata that I'll sell at 3 for $1USD. I've also got Sculptured Domes (Ventridens collisella), but those won't be available until they breed some more and the existing babies get larger. Because I have at least 3 species of potentially rare snail that I'm unable to identify or find any info on, and came from varying parts of the midwest/great white north, I'll offer a grab-bag of 16 of these snails for $5USD. I'll do a count of my populations later and report back with exact numbers (and pics). I would love to get some from you when you have more available! I am not picky on species. I dont seem to be having any luck finding them on my own (found several creepy crawlies and a snake though! lol). |
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I'm about wiped on my current populations for all of the available snails, so I'm not taking any more orders until they breed some more. However, I have enough to complete the orders I have pending. I'll post a separate thread when I have more stock available. 
