snail has become phlegmatic and slack

[Arnau]

all my helix pomatia has decrease their activity. they don't move, they don't eat. they just sleep in their shells .
what happend with them? and how can i help them?
i did not change thier house conditions - it has constant temperature, humidity and lighting.

[pheonixx]

I have never kept these type of snails but I feel for you..it seems a bit strange that all of them are acting this way..suggests a envoirenment issue...how old are they..and what the life expectancy of this snail..Linda

[Paul]

By phlegmatic do you mean, they are producing thick mucus? I have some African snails that have become inactive, not eating or moving and producing thick slime. I spray them everyday to wake them up but they soon go back to sleep. I've tried everything imaginable to no avail. But mine are ill because it has only affected 2 snails.

With Helix pomatia being european snails, could it be too hot for them in your tank? Perhaps they are lethargic because of this.

Check for mites also, this would explain why they are all like this. You'll have to look very carefully, including in the breathing hole.

[Arnau]

pheonixx, Paul, thanks for your help!
my snails are not too old and i think all these problems are because of too hot and dry atmosphere in their house. just today they had a bath and now my snails are moving activly and eat a lot !

[anjieburdett]

Glad you sorted that out Arnau. These snails are such a worry aren't they.

Anjie,x.