Is my giant snail normal?

[sabrinarichard]

I know it sounds weird but I just noticed orange spots on a giant snail I have had for a week.. Normal ? I can't see them on pictures on internet..
(Orange spots on the body, not the shell)
Thanks!

 

[henningc]

Looks like the snail has some calcium issues, mainly it need more ASAP. I have a ton of snails and don't know too much about them. If the spots just appeared, you may want to take a Q-Tip and see if one will brush off-touch very gently. If so you may have an issue.

You may want to go to the invertabrate section, that is where the snail people hang out.

 

[GodFan]

Calcium issue I agree on but the orange spots are normal.

 

[sabrinarichard]

Ok.. I guess i just need to research how to provide him some more calcium! Thanks for your help!!

 

[wildroseofky]

To provide calcium you can add any of the following

Cuttlefish bone found in bird supply area of store
eggshells, crack, rinse, add to tank
human calcium supplements
Antacid tablets like Tum's
crushed corral
Dark Leafy greens like spinach, kale, dandelion greens, etc.