Apple Snail has Huge BUBBLE in flesh

[EmilyMarie85]

Awesome!!

 

[GuppyGirl1230]

I am so sorry he developed this condition, but maybe by pricking his flesh, you saved him! I am so glad he is still alive and moving again.

Maribeth

 

[bgourami320]

So sorry to hear about your snail(
I don't know much about them, I guess that's the lung? But I've seen this in people and dogs. A bubble will appear on the the neck or where ever, looks like a big water filled bubble. It's like a cyst on the outside instead of the inside. Don't know if that's the case here, but this is the only time I've seen bubble like growths.

 

[Callmeconfused]

Here's hoping!

 

[Fish Kate]

Update on snail "surgery" for bubble

The first picture was taken just before I lanced the bubble. The second pic was a few hours later (you can see his flesh looks lighter, more yellow.) The last picture is the snail today, resting on the bottom of his tank. I picked him up just a few minutes ago and he snapped himself shut -- tight. So far, there's improvement. Yesterday he barely reacted to being handled.

 

[Dangerdoll]

awesome, Kate!! It seems to have worked!! Not uncrossing my fingers yet but it sounds like things are turning out for the better!

 

[Lupin]

I'm impressed.:thumbsup:

 

[fish-n-chips]

Very impressive!! I hope things continue to head in the right direction.

 

[laurenrocksth]

That's awesome!!!

 

[BettaFishMommy]

yay!!! keeping my finners crossed!