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adidas 12-24-2006 05:18 AM

astrea snails, how do i move em?
 
any tricks to moving astrea snails without ripping them off? wow are these guys ever suctioned on tight

Delphinus 12-24-2006 05:19 AM

If you can get a finger under the shell you should be able to tickle the mantle and they'll eventually suck in and try to close the trap door.

niloc16 12-24-2006 05:59 AM

i find if you tug gently a couple times and then wait a second they will retract and tug a little more and they let loose

EmilyB 12-24-2006 07:59 AM

Snip with the thumb and forefinger a bit.

Pan 12-24-2006 09:18 AM

aim a powerhead at them for a bit they let go....


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