ID the snail!

[jlk]

I picked up a few of these guys a few weeks ago from my local pond store. The owner said 'they are just pond snails' and gave me a few. Well, they certainly are not the little, brown 'pond snails' that I have in my tanks. Within an hour of bringing them home, one of the snails gave birth to a couple of babies! The adults are the size of large golfballs. Any input is appreciated!

 

[Starka]

I picked up a few of these guys a few weeks ago from my local pond store. The owner said 'they are just pond snails' and gave me a few. Well, they certainly are not the little, brown 'pond snails' that I have in my tanks. Within an hour of bringing them home, one of the snails gave birth to a couple of babies! The adults are the size of large golfballs. Any input is appreciated!

I've seen that one on live aquaria, its a type of pond snail. I can't remember the name thought it started with a "t" maybe?

 

[Starka]

I've seen that one on live aquaria, its a type of pond snail. I can't remember the name thought it started with a "t" maybe?

Looks like the trapdoor snail that they have on there.

 

[jlk]

They do look like the trapdoor snails!

 

[jlk]

Thanks, Starka!

 

[Starka]

Your welcome!
Funny thing is that I was just looking at the pond magazine this morning and saw the snail. Almost the exact same one you have!

 

[LyndaB]

That's a really cool looking snail......

 

[jlk]

The fact that they give birth to live babies fascinates me! Theres one in the pic- they are translucent when born then they darken & harden over a few hours. Such interesting creatures!

 

[LyndaB]

I think you need to send me one...... or six.

 

[Mogurako]

Yep those are Japanese Trapdoor snails, very cool little guys. They actually grow quite large and when they die their shells make great homes for shell dwelling African cichlids. There's a member in my Aquarium Society that collects them and sells the shells for that purpose.

 

[MABJ]

I love them! They're cool

 

[jlk]

I'll gladly send you some, Lynda, if they produce anymore! I have no clue how to sex them & I haven't seen any 'reproductive activities' yet....lol

 

[MABJ]

I'm in line for one if you get babies. Right behind lynda lol.

 

[Cornstar]

haha. Also in line for them I could possibly pick them up when I visit my friend in philly

 

[Austin.b]

Haha also in line!!

 

[MABJ]

Jlk you got some business Id be willing to pay lol.

 

[Starka]

Wow! I feel like I am missing out on something. Lol I didn't realize these were so popluar.

 

[jlk]

Haha!! I didnt realize it either! Ok- if the ones I have dont produce anymore babies soon, I will make the drive out to the pond store and pick up a bunch and start selling! I will keep everyone posted!!