fran
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Post by fran on Dec 5, 2011 10:01:02 GMT
what is this please?  Thanks in advance, fran |
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Post by axoloa on Dec 5, 2011 10:02:36 GMT
its an Albino fleshed Achatina Reticulatta  |
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fran
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Post by fran on Dec 5, 2011 10:11:26 GMT
Thank you axola for confirming that.
i bought a pair of these snails when they were tiny and i asked here on this forum what they were. I was told then they were albino Achatina Reticulata.
my pair have bred and i listed them for sale with pictures. i have just recieved an email from a snail enthousiast telling me that they are not Achatina Reticulata.. she believes they are Albino Fulica..
i was panicing then..... phew haha... thanks
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Post by axoloa on Dec 5, 2011 10:27:32 GMT
Hi its no problem at all, im glad to be of help Sounds to me that whoever this snail enthousiast is, their trying to get you to lower your price maybe. Either that or they know nothing what so ever about snails... your snail dosent have anything what so ever in common with fulica, even a Reticulata shells shape is different to Fulica (slightly). Shes a real beauty you have their  how old is she?? |
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fran
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Post by fran on Dec 5, 2011 10:42:41 GMT
Many thanks. she arrived with me 14 months ago and was a few weeks old..so coming up to 15 months - ish...
surprisingly, my other one layed eggs as well... they are sweet.... and neither seem any worse off for it... fingers crossed they are amongst the lucky ones who survive a breeding frenzie...
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fran
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Post by fran on Dec 5, 2011 16:21:47 GMT
Hi everyone, just an update... i emailed the lady and explained this is deffinately albino Achatina Reticulata. she just replied saying it is deffinately an albino fulica not a reticulata. she said a reticulata has a smooth shell texture and fulica are like mine, she said i am completely mistaken......  |
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Post by Greta on Dec 5, 2011 16:28:23 GMT
Lol well she seems stubborn well it is deffinatly an albino retic she's the one who's completely mistaken albino fulica shell is different cuz it doesn't have any spots they are just stripped so it's a retic no doubt!!!! And she is gorgeous can't wait till my will reach this size its gunna so exciting |
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sarahb
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Post by sarahb on Dec 5, 2011 17:25:01 GMT
Nothing to add, other than I'm pretty sure I'm "watching" your listing |
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fran
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Post by fran on Dec 5, 2011 17:37:10 GMT
thank you Greta... ha ha well i have plenty Sarahb so grab me here if you don't win... |
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fran
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Post by fran on Dec 5, 2011 19:02:27 GMT
and so the debate goes on, i once again politely explained the snail pictured is a Achatina Reticulata... the lady said she has dealt with snails for many years and it is albino fulica....then went on to say i should check the species again perhaps via the petsnails.proboard forum..... i am half tempted to just email the link to this thread to her.... |
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sarahb
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Post by sarahb on Dec 5, 2011 19:10:51 GMT
I say email her the thread. I'm trying to convince hubby to let me bid, but my "But it's so sweet and needs a home" arguement isn't working so far. May still bid though, it's not like he'll notice if I've got another one! |
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fran
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Post by fran on Dec 5, 2011 19:13:21 GMT
Hey Sarah, try the "it won't eat much and will be really quiet" line... haha
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coyote
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Post by coyote on Dec 5, 2011 21:13:37 GMT
the lady said she has dealt with snails for many years and it is albino fulica....then went on to say i should check the species again perhaps via the petsnails.proboard forum..... Well, in that case, I advise you to send a link. |
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mejulie
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Post by mejulie on Dec 5, 2011 22:20:19 GMT
hello, i have just looked on ebay at your advert, and compared it to some images i found on google, the retics i have found images of have much darker shells and dont have the 6 inch shells which you say yours have. do retics grow that big?
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Post by SnailsPace on Dec 5, 2011 22:23:21 GMT
Oh dear it would appear I have a tank full of albino fulicas not rectics!  My rectics look just like yours so don't worry |
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fran
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Post by fran on Dec 5, 2011 23:23:07 GMT
Thanks Coyote, i wrote back and told her i am a member here and have been for over a year now Hi mejulie.. one of mine is 6 inches, the other 5.5 inches so i guess they do grow that big SnailsPace, i am glad yours are Reticulata are identical to mine.. surely we can't all be wrong lol..... |
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Post by axoloa on Dec 5, 2011 23:59:44 GMT
Hi franuk... She realy sounds like shes not going to give in just tell her to beleive what she wants. In the end its her thats going to be the laughing stock not you I wouldent sink to her level |
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mejulie
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Post by mejulie on Dec 6, 2011 7:55:46 GMT
the lady said she has dealt with snails for many years and it is albino fulica....then went on to say i should check the species again perhaps via the petsnails.proboard forum..... Well, in that case, I advise you to send a link. id hate to be the one receiving a link to this thread... seems like its gotten quite personal to me!  |
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coyote
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Post by coyote on Dec 6, 2011 23:56:31 GMT
I take your point, mejulie, about this thread. But I tend to agree with the others who've said that the person in question does seem to be a bit too stubborn in this case.
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fran
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Post by fran on Dec 7, 2011 15:55:46 GMT
There is nothing personal at all... i did not post her the link, however i am sure she will have found it herself considering i told her i was a member here.. personally i would not have had a clue what species my snails are, so i am thankful for any input and advice... |
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how old is she??
