White spots on snails

[Otter]

I have noticed white spots on some of my freshwater snails.

They seem like they are raised a bit. I am wondering if they are harmful to my snails? and also if there is a way to get rid of them.

Here are some pictures of what I am talking about.

Thanks,

John

 

[FastFly67]

I don't think that's a growth. Possibly a hitchhiker of some kind? Can you get it off the shell? (If it were me, I'd be wearing full protective gear. I'm a massive sissy)

 

[msjinkzd]

on the shell? Those are nerite eggs

 

[Otter]

ok there are some nerite snails in the tank.

So they won't hert the other snails and also won't hatch correct?

Thanks for you help,

John

 

[msjinkzd]

that is correct. The lids may pop and release teh larvae, but they will not develop into snails and will just die off or be eaten by fish.

 

[Hollygirl]

that is correct. The lids may pop and release teh larvae, but they will not develop into snails and will just die off or be eaten by fish.

I agree. I have Nerites and they lay plenty of eggs but you won't have to worry about an explosion of baby nerites.