Snail Photo & Question -Large, but cool, photo-

[David14259]

So, what exactly is happening here? I'm refering to the large protuberance on the right side. I assume this is the thingy they use to breath in air at the surface, but are they supposed to walk around the tank with it hanging out?

 

[SparKy697]

Mine do that all the time.

Yes, that is a breathing tube.

They are only a couple of notches above pond scum They get confused sometimes.

 

[severum mama]

I don't know the answer to your question, but that is one awesome photo! You should enter it in the FW photo of the month contest! 8)

 

[David14259]

I don't know the answer to your question, but that is one awesome photo! You should enter it in the FW photo of the month contest! 8)

Thanks, I don't know about the contest, its a bit blury, and I really should get around to cleaning the glass.

 

[Devilishturtles]

Nice pic David! Mine walks around with it out sometimes.

 

[LandGhoti]

That is a beautiful photo!

 

[rich311k]

Fabulous photo.

 

[Radioheadx14]

the snails i just bought last week are a little shy, they stick to the bottom and only come out when its dark

 

[courtnee]

I agree great photo! It is very common for them to do that. It is the breathing tube. Healthy, normal snail you got there. Very pretty one too!

 

[David14259]

Thank you everyone!

Maybe you'll convince me to enter the contest after all.

 

[verucaproduce]

They are only a couple of notches above pond scum. They get confused sometimes.

That was too funny.

Really cool picture though. You need to enter the contest.

 

[dvanv]

Great pic of the snail. I love to see this type of photograph since I am fairly new and interested in all the other aspects of the aquatic world.

 

[David14259]

Alright guys, you talked me into it and I entered the contest...from what I've heard there haven't been many entries for May -- I need some competition. Get your cameras out and take some pics!