Moracai
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Post by Moracai on Jul 1, 2006 20:11:15 GMT
There's something wrong with spot. His body has gone all hard and rigid. He can't retract properly, and his head is now so rigid that he can't even extend his eye stalks. I have him sitting in a bowl of water, very shallow, in case it is a dehydration problem. He is one of the unknowns from NWE. The tank is not heated now as it's too warm in the room. I am sure he is going to die, but vainly hopeing someone has an idea.  |
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LisaLQ
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Post by LisaLQ on Jul 1, 2006 20:16:32 GMT
I hope he's just a bit hot and bothered, and back to his normal self in no time. But I must warn you that this is very similar to what Magenta did when she died. She didnt retract at all, she only sucked her eyes back in, then went hard  Hope he's ok though (((hug))) |
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Moracai
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Post by Moracai on Jul 1, 2006 21:03:02 GMT
I was thinking about you as I typed the message, thinking it was simular to Magenta. He is just sitting in the bowl, propped up against the edge so he doesn't fall over.
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Val
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Post by Val on Jul 1, 2006 21:08:17 GMT
Oh isn't that horrid when you have a sick snail do hope he pulls through though. Val |
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Post by CelticCraftress on Jul 1, 2006 21:09:19 GMT
Poor wee one...hang in there.  |
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Moracai
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Post by Moracai on Jul 1, 2006 21:18:59 GMT
Thanks everyone.
He just looks so sad. I hope he's not in pain.
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Moracai
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Post by Moracai on Jul 2, 2006 9:04:38 GMT
He's gone.
RIP Spot
*cries*
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Post by eric2 on Jul 2, 2006 9:06:48 GMT
aww im sorry to hear that
you done all you could
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Post by jayne on Jul 2, 2006 9:25:43 GMT
So sorry
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Post by section8angel on Jul 2, 2006 10:30:35 GMT
So sorry |
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Moracai
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Post by Moracai on Jul 2, 2006 11:52:52 GMT
Thanks everyone. At least I know he's not in pain now. I was so worried that he was.
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Post by CelticCraftress on Jul 2, 2006 12:08:21 GMT
Poor wee guy At least it's over though. Maybe he was trying to tell you it was his time...if you makes you feel better. Many of my critters gave me a sign, I figured that out after a while. |
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Moracai
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Post by Moracai on Jul 2, 2006 12:12:36 GMT
It could have been down to age as well. Being WC, we have no idea how old he was. He didn't grow even a sliver of new growth while I had him.
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Post by sonicsnail on Jul 2, 2006 13:47:05 GMT
Awww I'm so sorry to hear. You tried your best, it's all one can do in this type of situation.
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LisaLQ
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Post by LisaLQ on Jul 2, 2006 14:37:23 GMT
Oh I'm so sorry ((((hugs)))) |
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Val
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Post by Val on Jul 2, 2006 17:31:31 GMT
((((hugs)))) from me as well Val |
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Moracai
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Post by Moracai on Jul 2, 2006 19:36:12 GMT
Thanks people. I feel bad for his friend Morticia. She's all alone now. |
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Val
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Post by Val on Jul 2, 2006 21:40:46 GMT
I'm sure we could find her a new chum - post a piccie of her.
Val
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Moracai
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Post by Moracai on Jul 3, 2006 15:28:51 GMT
Might be getting her a friend (or 2) through Eric!
I have put her with the Ireadeli for now so she won't be lonely. So far they are getting on fine.
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Moracai
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Post by Moracai on Jul 3, 2006 15:30:35 GMT
I am also going to send Eric Spot's shell, so he can send it to the BNHM. Hopefully we will finally get the species identified!
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