Zebra Snail?

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Kraabi

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The pet store threw this snail in for free with my other snails I got. Is it a Zebra Snail? I originally thought it was, but it looks nothing like I’m other one.
 

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There are several species of nerite snail, and some aren't even in the genus Neritina, but the genus Clithon or Vittina. Zebra snails are Neritina natalensis.
Identifying the exact species is tricky, but whatever the species, all nerites need the same care, the main difference being their ultimate size.

Your snail does look like one of my snails, which I call a bee snail just because of its colouring although bee snails usually have spikes which mine doesn't. I have no idea what species my snail is. I bought it in December 2013, and it is still only 1.5 cm or half an inch across. Because it is smaller than zebra nerites, it can get into smaller spaces :)
 

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