max219
Achatina fulica
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Post by max219 on Oct 28, 2022 9:44:00 GMT
I found a garden snail not moving with a cracked shell. It wasn’t raining today , so the snail was out for a while without humidity. I brought her into a humid small Tupperware , and sprayed her a lot. She wasn’t moving for first few hours but now her head is out moving and looking around. I put some carrots and old orchid leaves for now. Will this crack heal? www.flickr.com/photos/196762695@N08/albums/72177720303229975 |
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Post by Rasplutin on Oct 28, 2022 10:31:00 GMT
This snail seems to have completely lost its shell. I do not know what kind of snail it is and how good it is in restoring its shell. Some snails have fantastic abilities, like the "garden snail" Cornu aspersum - but your snail is a different type.
The next few hours will show if it has a chance to survive, you can only assist by keeping it humid (keep the breathing-hole-area free of water!) and by providing it with powdered cuttlebone or eggshell.
I do not think that eating is important for the snail at this stage.
I hope that someone else in this forum is familiar with this type of snail and can give you more specific advice, good luck!
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max219
Achatina fulica
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Post by max219 on Oct 28, 2022 10:39:59 GMT
Thanks! I find it odd how the snail was out on the sidewalk after a sunny dry day.
She seemed interested in the carrot slices and might have ate some. I am gonna get cuttlebone tomorrow for her. I’m hoping the shell can reform. I’ll spray often as I can and keep the Tupperware humid.
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max219
Achatina fulica
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Post by max219 on Oct 28, 2022 10:52:40 GMT
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max219
Achatina fulica
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Post by max219 on Oct 28, 2022 11:52:17 GMT
The half of the shell fell off and now the snail is up on the side wall.
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Post by Rasplutin on Oct 28, 2022 12:05:35 GMT
The last image you posted did not look good, we do not even know if the softbody of the snail was hurt.
I am afraid there is nothing you can actively do to help her, sorry.
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max219
Achatina fulica
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Post by max219 on Oct 28, 2022 12:40:32 GMT
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snaileyhammy
Achatina tincta
Hi I am Hammy! I adore snails and slugs.
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Post by snaileyhammy on Nov 11, 2022 17:32:45 GMT
Has the snail improved any? (Are they still alive)  |
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Post by snailnewb4 on Dec 4, 2022 5:36:47 GMT
Bless you for trying to help!❤️
What happened after?
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