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Moracai
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Post by Moracai on Jul 18, 2006 14:36:17 GMT
I have never seen any of my tigers mating, but would assume it looks like other snails do as my margies, Lignus etc. all look kinda simular when mating. I am not an expert, but it doesn't look right to me. I would assume snails can become egg bound, same as any egg bearing species, but never having seen it in a snail, I wouldn't know if this is it or not.
I am not being helpful at all am I.
But I agree, it doesn't look right. Is the protusion it's self soft or firm? My thinking is if it is egg bound it might be a bit firm, not soft or bendy. Have to tried touching it to see if there is a reaction from her/him?
I really hope it's ok.
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Ruth
Achatina immaculata
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Post by Ruth on Jul 18, 2006 18:10:00 GMT
Hi Moracai, thanks for the reply. The protrusion itself doesn't feel hard, it is soft but firmer at the end (reminiscent of cartilage). After wondering whether she was egg bound I had a look in her breathing hole but couldn’t see any other eggs so I’m not convinced that is the cause now. I’ve just been checking her and she appears to have deteriorated. Her skin looks to be splitting on her neck where it is being stretched. Moreover, she seems even more limp now than this morning, I feel absolutely useless as I don’t have a clue what to do. I’ve tried a warm/ cold bath and gently touching it but she tries to retract (even though she can’t because of the swelling) so I’m not doing that as it obviously distresses her. So I’ve just put her in some moss and am going to leave her in peace in the hope it will retract on its own, although I’m really not sure she'll make it  . |
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Arno
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Post by Arno on Jul 18, 2006 18:25:21 GMT
This is exactly what one of my tigers had last year,unfortunatly that one didn't make it.This doesn't mean that yours is behind hope though.
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Post by x Sarah x on Jul 18, 2006 19:20:17 GMT
Have you tried giving him a bath, and actually submerging him??
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Ruth
Achatina immaculata
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Post by Ruth on Jul 18, 2006 19:35:37 GMT
Yeh, i've tried a warm bath and a cold bath and neither worked.
TBH, like i say, i've popped her in some moss now because she doesn't seem to be able to support herself so that when i life her up she flops to the side so i figure its best not to pull her around so as to reduce the pressure on her neck.
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Val
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Post by Val on Jul 18, 2006 21:18:23 GMT
Ruth I will be keeping my fingers crossed for her, I do so hope she recovers.
Val
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Post by aprillinda on Jul 19, 2006 1:21:31 GMT
ruth you have really done your best for this gorgeous snail
i hope things get better
but if things do not go so well ... there is an animal heaven xxx
all my best hopes and wishes for the snail and you xxx
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gabi
Achatina tincta
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Post by gabi on Jul 19, 2006 12:37:13 GMT
Oh, I am so sorry Ruth. Kind regards, Gabi |
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LisaLQ
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Post by LisaLQ on Jul 19, 2006 14:18:10 GMT
Oh god no Ruth, I'm so sorry - I only found this thread just now (((((((((Huge massive hugs)))))))))))  |
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Moracai
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Post by Moracai on Jul 19, 2006 16:24:05 GMT
Oh no!
I am so sorry to hear that.
You tried your best, and I am sure he knew that.
*hugs*
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Post by section8angel on Jul 19, 2006 16:42:19 GMT
Very sorry Ruth |
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Arno
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Post by Arno on Jul 19, 2006 17:00:19 GMT
Sorry to hear she didn't make it...
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Val
Archachatina dimidiata
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Post by Val on Jul 19, 2006 17:07:28 GMT
Sorry to hear that Ruth but you did your best for her.
Val
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Post by luvfishies on Jul 19, 2006 22:25:29 GMT
Ooooo, sorry to hear the snail didn't make it The "swelling" almost looks prolapsed. Could it have been an organ that had "turned inside out"? |
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Ruth
Achatina immaculata
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Post by Ruth on Jul 20, 2006 9:33:08 GMT
Thanks for the comments guys
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) or have some kind of infection causing the swelling. I'm really worried about her and its so upsetting to see because she really doesn't seem 'happy' and has also gone kinda limp again but she is still responsive etc. Anyway, i'm waffling now as i'm stressing but i'd really appreciate any input on this as i'm really worried about her 
) or have some kind of infection causing the swelling. I'm really worried about her and its so upsetting to see because she really doesn't seem 'happy' and has also gone kinda limp again but she is still responsive etc. Anyway, i'm waffling now as i'm stressing but i'd really appreciate any input on this as i'm really worried about her 
