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Post by ollieiscool on Aug 16, 2021 22:58:45 GMT
hey guys  i know i asked questions about snails being dead and you said they may just be burrowing and sleeping, but i really think they’re dead :/ how do i know fully if they are? I kept proper care of them and down extensive research before getting them, but i think the seller just wasn’t a good seller. Right now i feel sad and will probably do even more research before getting new ones, but where are reliable places to get snails? i had milk snails but if there’s a difference species you suggest or more reliable places to get some, i’m more than happy to do new research for them. thanks for all the advice guys |
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Post by snaileyhammy on Aug 17, 2021 3:11:34 GMT
Hello! I would pull your snail out of the substrate and check to see if they are alive. Snails can burrow for a long time, so it could be normal. May I ask exactly where you bought them? And where are you located? I hope your snails are ok!  |
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Post by ollieiscool on Aug 17, 2021 3:17:43 GMT
Hello! I would pull your snail out of the substrate and check to see if they are alive. Snails can burrow for a long time, so it could be normal. May I ask exactly where you bought them? And where are you located? I hope your snails are ok! Hi! one is on the glass, should i pull him/her off? the other one has been burrowed since the second day i got them. But thank you!! i will. I got them online before knowing it’s illegal unless you have a certain license or something. i currently live in kentucky, but also close to ohio. Sadly i haven’t seen any pet stores around here have them because of said license. The person i got them from had many good reviews but when i looked back, some people said the snails died in a week.So it’s my fault for not being as extensive with the reviews :/ |
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Post by counterbalance on Aug 17, 2021 7:33:01 GMT
Just don't throw him away before you make absolutely sure he's dead. I thought one of my snails was dead when I found the bunch of them in the grapes that I bought, so I put what I thought was an empty shell in a glass jar with seashells and stones. In a few days I was shocked to discover him climbing the wall of the jar, quite dehydrated, but still very much alive. He was just deeply retracted.
When snails die, they smell badly, and they decompose. Try putting him in a shallow bowl of warm water (make sure the breathing hole is above the water line). You can put him upside down on his shell, so long as he can feel warmth and moisture. Maybe he will emerge.
Keep us updated.
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Post by SuspiciousBagel on Aug 17, 2021 12:18:12 GMT
Hello! I would pull your snail out of the substrate and check to see if they are alive. Snails can burrow for a long time, so it could be normal. May I ask exactly where you bought them? And where are you located? I hope your snails are ok! Hi! one is on the glass, should i pull him/her off? the other one has been burrowed since the second day i got them. But thank you!! i will. I got them online before knowing it’s illegal unless you have a certain license or something. i currently live in kentucky, but also close to ohio. Sadly i haven’t seen any pet stores around here have them because of said license. The person i got them from had many good reviews but when i looked back, some people said the snails died in a week.So it’s my fault for not being as extensive with the reviews :/ What species are they and what temps/humidity are you keeping them at? Don't pull it off if it's on the glass, as you could hurt it. The one in the substrate you can take out. Do they have a white film over the opening of their shells? It sounds like they could be estivating which is usually caused by a lack of humidity. Also, if that's the case, don't try to force them out of estivation in any way, they will come out when they're ready (usually when the conditions have been improved) |
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Hi I am Hammy! I adore snails and slugs.
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Post by snaileyhammy on Aug 17, 2021 14:00:02 GMT
Hello! I would pull your snail out of the substrate and check to see if they are alive. Snails can burrow for a long time, so it could be normal. May I ask exactly where you bought them? And where are you located? I hope your snails are ok! Hi! one is on the glass, should i pull him/her off? the other one has been burrowed since the second day i got them. But thank you!! i will. I got them online before knowing it’s illegal unless you have a certain license or something. i currently live in kentucky, but also close to ohio. Sadly i haven’t seen any pet stores around here have them because of said license. The person i got them from had many good reviews but when i looked back, some people said the snails died in a week.So it’s my fault for not being as extensive with the reviews :/ Oh, I see. They could be acting this wya because of the owner, or because of incorrect humidity/temperature like SuspicousBagel said. They are milk snails correct? Milk snails tend to need a bit higher humidity/temperature than most other small snails. It's ok to pick them up for now, so pick them up and make sure they are alive. Then go from there. |
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Post by SuspiciousBagel on Aug 17, 2021 17:04:23 GMT
Oh! I totally forgot you have milk snails, apologies! I remember now, you sent a picture of them in another thread Yeah they are pretty sensitive and also can just estivate/become inactive for a long time for literally no reason, like snaileyhammy said. |
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Post by ollieiscool on Aug 17, 2021 23:48:08 GMT
Hi! one is on the glass, should i pull him/her off? the other one has been burrowed since the second day i got them. But thank you!! i will. I got them online before knowing it’s illegal unless you have a certain license or something. i currently live in kentucky, but also close to ohio. Sadly i haven’t seen any pet stores around here have them because of said license. The person i got them from had many good reviews but when i looked back, some people said the snails died in a week.So it’s my fault for not being as extensive with the reviews :/ What species are they and what temps/humidity are you keeping them at? Don't pull it off if it's on the glass, as you could hurt it. The one in the substrate you can take out. Do they have a white film over the opening of their shells? It sounds like they could be estivating which is usually caused by a lack of humidity. Also, if that's the case, don't try to force them out of estivation in any way, they will come out when they're ready (usually when the conditions have been improved) Hi! they’re milk snails, i keep their humidity around 80 and the temperature around 75. i currently have no idea where the snail in the substrate is, once i find him/her i’ll know. if i can’t find them, should i take all the substrate out of the cage to find them? |
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Post by ollieiscool on Aug 17, 2021 23:53:46 GMT
Oh! I totally forgot you have milk snails, apologies! I remember now, you sent a picture of them in another thread Yeah they are pretty sensitive and also can just estivate/become inactive for a long time for literally no reason, like snaileyhammy said. okay so i found both! here’s a pic of them but they’re both currently suctioned, so i don’t know what you can tell from it. is there any way where i can make them more active if it’s something i’m doing? i haven’t seen them move at night or eat in over a week. my room is usually pretty hot though imgur.com/a/RBDmBCH |
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Hi I am Hammy! I adore snails and slugs.
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Post by snaileyhammy on Aug 18, 2021 1:05:23 GMT
Oh! I totally forgot you have milk snails, apologies! I remember now, you sent a picture of them in another thread Yeah they are pretty sensitive and also can just estivate/become inactive for a long time for literally no reason, like snaileyhammy said. okay so i found both! here’s a pic of them but they’re both currently suctioned, so i don’t know what you can tell from it. is there any way where i can make them more active if it’s something i’m doing? i haven’t seen them move at night or eat in over a week. my room is usually pretty hot though imgur.com/a/RBDmBCHThey seem to look ok. If they are estivating, you will see them seal themselves up.Your temperature/humidity sound all good. Although, they could also be inactive because the tank is a bit stuffy. Maybe try getting some air flow in the tank, just a little, with a fan, etc. I hope that helps you some! |
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Post by ollieiscool on Aug 19, 2021 4:45:34 GMT
okay so i found both! here’s a pic of them but they’re both currently suctioned, so i don’t know what you can tell from it. is there any way where i can make them more active if it’s something i’m doing? i haven’t seen them move at night or eat in over a week. my room is usually pretty hot though imgur.com/a/RBDmBCHThey seem to look ok. If they are estivating, you will see them seal themselves up.Your temperature/humidity sound all good. Although, they could also be inactive because the tank is a bit stuffy. Maybe try getting some air flow in the tank, just a little, with a fan, etc. I hope that helps you some! The day after i posted this, the more active one started being active again!! and i know. i’m about to clean the cage and get new plants for them!! i’ll try to get a fan or something as well!! no activity from the other snail yet but i don’t think i’m worried anymore. i even seen zebra (the more active one) eat today!! imgur.com/a/V6pTnze |
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Post by SuspiciousBagel on Aug 19, 2021 10:52:43 GMT
That's great!! I'm sure they'll enjoy the new plants |
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Hi I am Hammy! I adore snails and slugs.
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Post by snaileyhammy on Aug 19, 2021 16:25:52 GMT
They seem to look ok. If they are estivating, you will see them seal themselves up.Your temperature/humidity sound all good. Although, they could also be inactive because the tank is a bit stuffy. Maybe try getting some air flow in the tank, just a little, with a fan, etc. I hope that helps you some! The day after i posted this, the more active one started being active again!! and i know. i’m about to clean the cage and get new plants for them!! i’ll try to get a fan or something as well!! no activity from the other snail yet but i don’t think i’m worried anymore. i even seen zebra (the more active one) eat today!! imgur.com/a/V6pTnzeThat’s amazing!! I wish you luck! |
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