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Post by CelticCraftress on Jun 25, 2006 6:02:35 GMT
I came across this snail on accadent, I am having trouble finding more information about it, but it looks very interesting! It appears to have a glass-like shell, and a blue body! I'll keep researching it, much appreciated to anyone who can find more info. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2006 8:26:39 GMT
It looks like an alliarius. The book says:
6-8mm shell width slightly raised spire shell pale brown to greenish, glossy dark bluish-grey body if you irritate it the snail produces a strong garlic smell very widespread
kind regards
mike
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Post by CelticCraftress on Jun 25, 2006 13:34:25 GMT
Thanks Mike ;D
I wonder if there is a way to get some, especially because they are widespread. I haven't figured out where they originate yet though. I want to add it to my 5cm and under bitty snail list! They're real cute and pretty with that blue body. ;D
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Post by sezzy5889 on Jun 25, 2006 14:04:35 GMT
they are found here in the wild, i find them often
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Post by CelticCraftress on Jun 25, 2006 14:13:12 GMT
Geez Sarah, so you find Arianta arbustorum AND Oxychilus alliarius??? I will have to get in touch with you about getting a breeding pair together for each of those. ;D
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Post by sezzy5889 on Jun 25, 2006 14:30:29 GMT
i can get a lot of British species, although can't find pomatia
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Post by Robert Nordsieck on Jun 26, 2006 5:51:06 GMT
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Post by CelticCraftress on Jun 26, 2006 15:34:31 GMT
Thank you Robert, WOW! What a beauty! I LOVE that blue body!! This is all wonderful information, I hope it helps out the next person as well that may take interest in this pretty snail.
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