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Post by cptalbertwesker on Apr 30, 2009 17:00:57 GMT
Hey all, I've noticed recently that my snails shells are looking a bit dry and chalky, not the whole of the shell but the bottom half of the shell, so half the swirls on it... if that makes sense.
Otherwise the snails seem fine, fairly active, is it a problem, or just a normal occurrence?
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Post by feebix on Apr 30, 2009 20:39:58 GMT
Normal. If you look at some pictures of mature snails in the species section (I`ll link you up in a minute) you`ll see they all have white chalky looking whirls..... ......ok there are no good examples of it in the species section lol  but it`s ok, nothing to worry about.  |
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Post by cptalbertwesker on Apr 30, 2009 21:07:54 GMT
Ok cool, my boyfriend was worried to be honest hehe. He thought maybe they were getting a bit dry and that was being reflected through their shells. Just means I'll wanna wet their shells a little when I want to take photos |
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Post by strachan on Apr 30, 2009 21:42:04 GMT
I've read somewhere that rubbing a teeny bit of chestnut oil (like used in cooking) into the shell makes it shiny and "moisturised" but I'm no expert!
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Post by AlienSnail on Apr 30, 2009 21:48:50 GMT
I've read somewhere that rubbing a teeny bit of chestnut oil (like used in cooking) into the shell makes it shiny and "moisturised" but I'm no expert! Yes I've heard a similar thing, with vegetable oil in general, but I've never tried it either.... i can't imagine it would do any harm though |
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Post by strachan on Apr 30, 2009 22:59:34 GMT
My Dad wants to get Strachan in some olive oil and garlic... somehow I don't think this is in Strachan's best interests...   |
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Post by feebix on Apr 30, 2009 23:47:24 GMT
No lol Just a bit of water and maybe a very soft and carefully used toothbrush will get them good and presentable for the family photographs.... Must do some more actually, I haven`t done a shoot for ages ! mmm..... yeah.... |
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Post by pwiles1968 on May 3, 2009 13:40:26 GMT
For cleaning I carefully use an old children's milk teeth tooth brush they are very soft.
Have been tempted to try a bit of olive oil on the shells but for show not cooking.
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Post by vandamay on Aug 16, 2009 15:53:59 GMT
I have once used a bit of olive oil, but i have to say the effect did not really last much longer than when you just bathe them
vanda
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Post by Rachel on Aug 16, 2009 17:10:56 GMT
rapeseed oil works better, if you do it while the snails are asleep so none goes on them and leave it on for about ten minutes then sorta rub it in, like when you beeswax polish an old table, and then wash it off thoroughly, doesn't last forever but does look nice.
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but it`s ok, nothing to worry about. 
