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Post by cliath on Aug 27, 2014 18:14:32 GMT
I found this little guy while I was snail hunting today. He seems to have a crushed shell, it also looks as if it isn't healing right. It hasn't got a spiral, it is more like the shape of a candy cane. Is there anything I can do to help him? He is eating fine and seemed to be chewing on the front part. thanks, Cliath
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Post by morningcoffee on Aug 27, 2014 19:06:28 GMT
It's possible that he may be growing a scalariform shell, like the snail on the right in this pic. Or it could just be that his shell is growing in a little strangely. I would put him in a small tub and give him normal garden snail conditions, with plenty of calcium so that he can grow his shell strongly and see how he gets on
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Post by cliath on Aug 27, 2014 20:41:28 GMT
Oh. That would be interesting. Will it cause him discomfort?
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Post by muddydragon on Aug 30, 2014 7:32:12 GMT
i think it varies significantly, some times this can shorten their lives and sometimes they're OK but it is very rare. If you decide to keep him that may help him survive
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Post by cliath on Aug 30, 2014 9:30:40 GMT
Well one extra snail won't hurt
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