Not Upset Anymore *update 20sep With Pics*

[Lynz781]

As the title says:

Caused by crap packaging and our equally crap postal service I'm sure.

 

[demonmagus]

that's awful, I think there is away of reapiring shell damage though

 

[i_ganjaman]

the snail will be ok dont worry

 

[rfisher]

Hi,

I had a couple of snails damaged in the post a few weeks ago. It wasnt the senders fault it was the Post Office but I emailed the supplier to let them know and she very kindly sent out three more to replace them.

I also bought a couple of other snails from another supplier on Ebay and they had some similar damage to the edge of their shell, like yours has. I did not know if there was a way of repairing the shell but I am dosing my tank with Liquid calcium and in just a matter of a couple weeks the damage seemed to have repaired itself.

Hope this helps,

Rich

 

[iSnail]

The snail should be ok. The damage seem to be on the edge where the new growth comes out. It should heal up in time. It might end up with a scar but shouldn't affect its health. As suggested by Rich, liquid calcium will help, together with lower temperature to prevent fast but thin/weakened growth.

 

[Lynz781]

Thanks for replies. I am already using liquid calcium so thats something. The seller suggested using clear nail polish to help secure the damage but I'm not sure thats safe However she said she would replace the little guy but I'm keeping her posted. So far he/she seems ok. And yeah it could have been in alot worse place that it was. I feel soo sorry for it though. Oh and with temperature its getting cooler here in Scotland so fingers crossed it heals. Although the soft water we have up here is not gonna help.

 

[Lynz781]

Here's two pics of the one that had a damaged shell. Certainly seems ok and is active like it should be:

And here's a pic of one of the two purples I got. They are sooooo beautiful

 

[Bloo]

Wow they are gorgeous ! Hope they repair soon

 

[i_ganjaman]

One happy looking snail he will definetly be ok....

 

[Lynz781]

Hope so. Thanks for replies guys.

 

[Gill]

Hey Lynz

I got snails from the same person, They grow huge. Don't worry it will grow back fine, mine have.

Did you get a Mix of Colors or just the Pink Caramels. Although I forgot i could have sent you some Pink and Caramel, But forgot to put them in the with the Plants. Ooops

 

[Lynz781]

Hey Lynz

I got snails from the same person, They grow huge. Don't worry it will grow back fine, mine have.

Did you get a Mix of Colors or just the Pink Caramels. Although I forgot i could have sent you some Pink and Caramel, But forgot to put them in the with the Plants. Ooops

Hiya Gill,

Ohhh you were gonna send me some were you ? I have four now so that will do me I reckon. My old one gigantic yellow one has been going awhile now and seemed pleased when he encountered one of the dark purple ones. I got two purple and one pink. The seller, Karen seemed really nice about it and I sent her the pics of the snail who's fine now. So no need for a replacement.

I noticed the snails in your tank look like the pink one I have. Have yours reproduced?

 

[Gill]

Hey Lynz

I got snails from the same person, They grow huge. Don't worry it will grow back fine, mine have.

Did you get a Mix of Colors or just the Pink Caramels. Although I forgot i could have sent you some Pink and Caramel, But forgot to put them in the with the Plants. Ooops

Hiya Gill,

Ohhh you were gonna send me some were you ? I have four now so that will do me I reckon. My old one gigantic yellow one has been going awhile now and seemed pleased when he encountered one of the dark purple ones. I got two purple and one pink. The seller, Karen seemed really nice about it and I sent her the pics of the snail who's fine now. So no need for a replacement.

I noticed the snails in your tank look like the pink one I have. Have yours reproduced?

Mine haven't reproduced yet. - I got Brown, Black, Ivory, Blue, Pink, Pink Caramel + Yellow

 

[rfisher]

Hi All,

Lynz, I am glad all worked out O.K. I think Karen is the same person I bought from too. As you say she is very nice and really helpful.

Dont mean to butt in but my snails have bred, I now have 3 egg clusters sitting in the lid of my small Hex tank. I would say that there around 600 eggs between all three clusters, Yikes. I what I have read is right about needing approx 2gal each them I am going to need a much much bigger tank LOL. I have started an'eggs' thread in this section and I wil be updating it tonight with a new pic of the third cluster.

Rich

 

[Lynz781]

Ohhhh, will you consider sending a couple in the post? You have to post pics when they hatch, you have no choice! I'm desparate to see!