Turbo Snail

[brianguz760]

Whats up guys. So I have a turbo snail. And when I woke up today I noticed something really strange. I thought he was dead so I was gonna pull him out until I seen his antennas moving. Can anyone tell me whats going on ??

 

[Keith_0011]

IMO your first instinct was likely on the right path. They do not usually just lay on their side half open like that. I would suggest picking him up and seeing if he closes up immediately like he should. If not I would keep a close eye on that guy, he may be on his way out.

 

[redfishbluefish]

That tank also looks mighty clean. Is there algae there for the guy to eat?

 

[brianguz760]

Whats up guys so I woke up this morning to find my snail like this I thought he was dead until I seen his antennas moving . Do you have any idea what hes going through ??

 

[dave171]

Maybe he's has been tipped over lol. Mine get like that all the time . I just stick my hand in there and flip it over. They will die if not flipped over since they are too large and heavy to do themselves!

 

[philfree]

Fairly positive turbos can flip themselves back over on their own. Astraeas on the other hand can not and will likely die.

 

[brianguz760]

Idk I dont think thats it he hadnt moved so I tipped him likw that to take the picture. Hes usually good about sticking hia body out so he can get back into place

 

[brianguz760]

Fairly positive turbos can flip themselves back over on their own. Astraeas on the other hand can not and will likely die.

What do you think I should do ? Aby suggestions?

 

[dave171]

Turbo snails may turn themselves over in cases where it's easy too. But usually they can not. And just leave him be maybe hes taking a break lol .

 

[brianguz760]

IMO your first instinct was likely on the right path. They do not usually just lay on their side half open like that. I would suggest picking him up and seeing if he closes up immediately like he should. If not I would keep a close eye on that guy, he may be on his way out.

Yeah hes officially died. . Im thinking of buying two more. Sorry for the late reply I was mourning lol

 

[brianguz760]

That tank also looks mighty clean. Is there algae there for the guy to eat?

Yeah theyre was enough for him. Hes gone. Ima go pick up 2 from the local store

 

[acidtablockshifty]

did he really die i have had one do this recently but while still being slightly attached to the glass a little bit, but always ends up fine. only thing ive noticed is the shell has grown almost a half inch since the weird behavior, maybe it was kind of adjusting, although the foot in this pic seems shriveled up smaller then the trap door