Sexing Mystery Snails

[Oriana]

Alright so I am really curious about what gender my mystery snails are and tonight while taking some pictures of my tank and its inhabitants I also got some pictures of the inside of one of my mystery snails' she'll while it was moving about. Based on the pictures I'm thinking its a male but I wanted to know if these pictures say if it's a male or female and if anyone can back me up on this? Thanks!



I might have a few more pictures if these ones aren't definitive.


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[shellyx]

To me it looks like a boy? They usually have like a banana shape behind their head, that's how I sex mine. Just don't confuse the syphon for the boy bit's Lol

55 gallon elephant nose tank.
30 gallon vampire shrimp, green lace shrimp and snails.

 

[SushiRoll]

Also it will be on their right side (this might be mixed up lol). On their left is something else. I think it's their gill although I could be wrong.


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[Oriana]

Alright I'm thinking its a boy, I can see the siphon in that photo plus something vaguely banana shaped behind his head so that's what I'm going with! On a side note, have you ever seen mystery snails go up for air? Mine did last night and it was really weird watching it suck in air!


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[Tbox]

Pretty cool to watch!

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