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Post by descartesgo on Mar 25, 2016 22:06:17 GMT
I think I caught a couple of my snails mating this morning. One of them is marked identifiably, and this afternoon he had coconut fiber all over his shell. I'm hoping that means he slimed down the tank wall to bury his eggs. Is that how it works, they lay eggs immediately after mating? Thanks!
Amber
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Post by GrandTouringShell on Mar 26, 2016 2:16:50 GMT
They do not lay eggs straight away, but will lay them anywhere from 1-4 weeks depending on the species.
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Post by jolovessnailies on Mar 26, 2016 20:41:21 GMT
Here's hoping for you hun. Please keep us informed.
Hugs
JO xx
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Post by etana on Mar 26, 2016 21:00:19 GMT
Sometimes pregnant snails dig test burrows so they'll know what to do when it's time to lay. As Jo said, keep us posted!  |
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Post by descartesgo on Mar 27, 2016 0:22:15 GMT
Thank you all! They are plain helix aspersa. I sure hope to have some spring babies. One or two different ones are buried in the coconut fiber, is it likely or just possible they also are laying eggs? I cleaned the tank today and hope I didn't disturb anyone too much. I also have some tiny other-type snails in there, and one of those accidentally got scooped up in my kitty litter scooper! I put him back Sometimes pregnant snails dig test burrows so they'll know what to do when it's time to lay. As Jo said, keep us posted! |
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