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	Mystery Snail a real mystery!
TSWisla Small Fry Posts: 11 Kudos: 8 Votes: 0 Registered: 13-Feb-2005	I have this mystery snail that cruises around the tank, then suddenly stops, falls to the ground and will stay in whatever position it lands in (upside down, sideways, whatever) for HOURS. I have thought on several occasions that it was dead, but then I saw it cruising the tank again. Is this normal behavior for a mystery snail? Thank you.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
moondog Moderator The Hobnob-lin Posts: 2676 Kudos: 1038 Votes: 4366 Registered: 30-Sep-2002	some snails will do this. it's one of the things that makes them kind of interesting to watch. i have never heard of one laying upside down for any amount of time though "That's the trouble with political jokes in this country... they get elected!" -- Dave Lippman
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
smantzer Big Fish Posts: 378 Kudos: 347 Votes: 10 Registered: 02-Nov-2004	This is completely normal Floating at the top of the tank for a while is, too. I guess they just get tired of clinging to the glass or something.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	Mine did it all the time. I hated it, drove me crazy. I would always think he was dead...but he always proved me wrong. I really wonder why they do this? I didn't think snails played dead like clown loaches... [hr width='40%'][font color="#000080"]"I know that you are something special, To you I'd be always faithful I want to be what you always needed, Then I hope you'll see the heart in me"[/font] -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
puffer_archer Enthusiast Posts: 288 Kudos: 250 Votes: 4 Registered: 20-Jul-2004	I had one that used to do it all the time as well. Unfortunately, when it did finally die, it took me a while to realize it... Let's just say removing him when I figured it out was not the most pleasant experience.:%)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	Mine did that too. I liked to jump start it by tossing in a pellet next to it. Mine wouldnt do this for hours though just mabe 30-40 minutes. Mabe your snail is resting after a nice jog around the tank?!? fish1
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27


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