Dislodging large Snail

[Greengny]

Somehow I have a snail that has grown to be larger than a half dollar. Shell is about the size of an MP-40. I will be rehoming him to my new tank build. Looking for ideas on how to remove this guy from the glass without hurting him. Thanks John.

 

[James M]

wiggling it back and forward it will detach

 

[W1ngz]

A gentle poke in the soft tissue just under the shell with something should get it to retract and let go. Nothing too pointy, maybe a plastic spudger, some aquarium tongs, or perhaps the handle end of a piece of cutlery.

 

[Greengny]

Thanks guys.