I think my blue mystery snail.....

Bethany1979

Bethany1979

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committed suicide. She was fine this morning. She crawled up the side of the tank then let go, gently fell to the bottom and remained there the rest of the day. She was closed up pretty tight, so I figured she was just "resting". I was concerned so I just checked on her and she doesn't react to any touch. She doesn't stink at least not yet. I'm pretty sure she is dead, but not 100%. What do I do?:confused:
 
Take it out of the water and smell it. You will definitely smell a foul smell, even if you never smelled a dead snail before. And if it does not smell, pop it back into the water and observe for a few days.
 
She doesn't smell. Do they stink as soon as they die, or does it take a little while.
 
Floating is part of their behavior. But if they are floating and their trapdoor is not tight and secure, there is a problem.
 
I have been worried about mine a time or two. There was one time when one of them burrowed half into the sand and didn't move for two days! BUT, from what I have read... if they are closed up tight in their shell, they are still alive. When they die, that muscle relaxes.

So if she is closed up pretty tight, I think she's alright!

unless, of course, she smells.... :thumbsup:
 
http://www.applesnail.net/

Here is a great link that will set your mind to rest. And there are also videos of snails doing the leaping thing on youtube that are pretty funny. I am sure your snail is fine. Just be patient. :)
 
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