Hibernation

[snailsrgood]

We 'adopted' a tiny snail found in a bag of celery a few months ago and it has stayed close to our house for the summer- unusual shell marking so easy to monitor!

Now gone into hibernation in a plant pot full of soil which we disturbed and just wondering how to place it back in a correct position. I know they normally bury themselves and retract with a door of slime to protect them plus a tiny airhole etc.


Should we bury him just under the surface-how far? and in what position- an upright way as if it was crawling along with the shell facing up? The plant pot is close to a wall so guess some warmth gets through - cozy enough!

Please let me know- thanks!

[coyote]

Is there a reason why he couldn't just be placed back in the pot they way you found him? I would try to put him back the way he was, as closely as possible.

[saki114]

Well, where is the snail now? Maybe you could just put the snail in that pot.... close enough! What's the update now?