hitch hiker snail id

[Just John]

Here it is next to a rfa. It came in with some gulf live rock. I think it's carnivorous because I saw it go into battle with a hermit crab for a bit of food (and win).

 

[Homewrecker]

Looks like some sort of whelk

 

[vetteguy53081]

Here it is next to a rfa. It came in with some gulf live rock. I think it's carnivorous because I saw it go into battle with a hermit crab for a bit of food (and win).

Looks like nassarius but need more angled pics for confirmation

 

[Just John]

Nassarius or whelk were my two thoughts also. I am trying to decide whether to take it out or not. These are the only photos I have right now.
Here it is fighting over food with the hermit crab.

 

[Just John]

Bump - Does anyone else know?

 

[NVYCPO]

I agree that it's a Welch. I would remove it.

 

[kevgib67]

Ya I also believe it’s a whelk and should be removed. I caught this guy red handed killing and eating a bumblebee snail. Yours looks very similar.

 

[Just John]

I just saw it last night and it moves too fast and acts too aggressive around hermits, so I will be taking it out today. I live a few minutes from the gulf, so I'll take it to the beach and return it.

 

[F4u-SuperCorsair]

Dont nassarius snails only come out at night? it's the only time I see mine.

 

[kevgib67]

Dont nassarius snails only come out at night? it's the only time I see mine.

I suppose you are right but whenever I put food in the tank they come flying out of the sand, light or no light. Once everything is consumed, back in the sand they go.