Emergency! Snail in Trouble HELP!

[Hollygirl]

:help: I went to check on my tanks, and I found one of my Mystery Snails in a hole that is at the top of the tank cave. I tapped on him figuring he would fall to the bottom but he didn't. How much pressure can I apply to make sure he isn't stuck? He is alive. His little feelers are moving and he responds if you touch his face. I could kick myself for not thinking that the opening of the top of the cave could cause this. Any advice anyone? :help: I took the ornament out and tried to free him that way - His shell is stuck.

 

[The Zigman]

Can you turn the log over and shake him out?

 

[Hollygirl]

I got him free - but his shell is cracked

 

[Hollygirl]

I tried from the bottom and I think from him trying to go forward he cracked his shell. I'm going to go get a picture of him. Can he recover from this? I can't believe I'm crying over a snail. Poor little guy.

 

[msjinkzd]

it depends on how bad the crack is, many snails recover from injuries. Can you get a pic?

 

[pixl8r]

You can use something like crazy glue to seal the crack. There's information over at applesnail.net about dealing with damaged snail shells.

 

[Hollygirl]

That piece dangling is a piece of shell. What do I do?

 

[msjinkzd]

So its along the outer wall that the shell is broken? I am having a really hard time seeing in the pic.

 

[Hollygirl]

it depends on how bad the crack is, many snails recover from injuries. Can you get a pic?

This picture isn't too good - I'll try to get another. Can you see that piece hanging in front? The entire shell didn't come off just like a few layers. Can you see the crack? He's moving around okay. I did a partial water change at around 10 this morning so I know my water is good.

 

[Hollygirl]

I'll go get another pic