Apple Snail has Huge BUBBLE in flesh
- Thread starter Fish Kate
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I am so sorry he developed this condition, but maybe by pricking his flesh, you saved him! I am so glad he is still alive and moving again.
Maribeth
Maribeth
So sorry to hear about your snail
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I don't know much about them, I guess that's the lung? But I've seen this in people and dogs. A bubble will appear on the the neck or where ever, looks like a big water filled bubble. It's like a cyst on the outside instead of the inside. Don't know if that's the case here, but this is the only time I've seen bubble like growths.
( I don't know much about them, I guess that's the lung? But I've seen this in people and dogs. A bubble will appear on the the neck or where ever, looks like a big water filled bubble. It's like a cyst on the outside instead of the inside. Don't know if that's the case here, but this is the only time I've seen bubble like growths.
Update on snail "surgery" for bubble
The first picture was taken just before I lanced the bubble. The second pic was a few hours later (you can see his flesh looks lighter, more yellow.) The last picture is the snail today, resting on the bottom of his tank. I picked him up just a few minutes ago and he snapped himself shut -- tight. So far, there's improvement. Yesterday he barely reacted to being handled.
The first picture was taken just before I lanced the bubble. The second pic was a few hours later (you can see his flesh looks lighter, more yellow.) The last picture is the snail today, resting on the bottom of his tank. I picked him up just a few minutes ago and he snapped himself shut -- tight. So far, there's improvement. Yesterday he barely reacted to being handled.
awesome, Kate!! It seems to have worked!! Not uncrossing my fingers yet but it sounds like things are turning out for the better!
