Post by HazelSnail on Dec 1, 2016 20:31:42 GMT
Hello!
First off, sorry for not being very active on here! I have been very busy recently. However, today I went to a local art museum, and found something unexpected on the way in; an empty snail shell! The shell was unlike any I have ever seen here in Cincinnati, but it reminded me of some Mediterranean species. After some research, I believe the shell to be that of a Cernuella virgata! After more researching into the species, I can't find any mention of it (or any other similar) being found in Cincinnati. But, I do know that in the same area I found the shell, there is a small population of lizards native to Italy, that were brought over by someone who went on vacation and then released them into their garden, if I remember the story correctly. I'm guessing something similar happened with these snails, although it was likely accidental.
The only thing is, I have no idea if anyone is even aware of these snails being found here. I'm not even sure how to tell, or who to ask about them. If anyone happens to know anything about these snails being found in Cincinnati, let me know! I will definitely be researching even more about it, as well as trying to find live individuals as soon as the weather warms up!