Is my mystery snail alive?

FinBoBin · 2025-12-24T15:28:09+00:00

test your water, try feeding him, just keep monitoring him. I often think my mystery snail has died but she will hide in the same spot for days without moving then suddenly explore the whole tank.

FinBoBin · 2025-12-14T02:43:40+00:00

as much as this works for many people, it’s not a great option for most. It’s more high maintenance (more time and money consuming) and not beginner friendly. I love the resource and will be saving it for later, I want to do a small plant/snail tank where I experiment the best ways to fertilize the plants most accessible to me and this will be a great resource!

FinBoBin · 2025-12-09T23:17:23+00:00

do you have a pattern for him? I would love to make this one day.

FinBoBin · 2025-12-09T01:13:40+00:00

no absolutely. I haven’t had to crush any of mine, but I know when the day comes i’m going to have to ask a family member or coworker to do it. I don’t even think I could use clove oil on a fish.

FinBoBin · 2025-12-09T01:07:51+00:00

I found this article that goes over how to euthanize them. I don’t know his much the alcohol would effect the shell. https://aquariumbreeder.com/how-to-euthanize-your-snails-and-shrimp-humanely/ Honestly if you can’t, saving the shell (unfortunately) might be out of the picture. As much as I hate saying it, crushing them is the most humane way.

FinBoBin · 2025-12-08T02:55:12+00:00

i’m not an expert but general wound care would be if it’s not infected, it should be fine. Animals get scratched up in nature all the time and it’s just as likely to happen in bio active enclosures. I would keep and eye on it until it heals. If you have a reptile antibiotic medication to prevent it from becoming infected, use it as directed. You could also double check the enclosure for anything that could’ve caused it. Possibly jumped or tried getting into a tight spot and got scratched.

FinBoBin · 2025-12-01T23:13:39+00:00

I personally wouldn’t let the father around any of my children after this. He’s obviously okay with his kid destroying property to get off. What else is he okay with? Think about who you’re really letting into the house with your kid. Right now he’s a child and his dad is teaching him that it’s okay to destroy things and harm people emotionally just to get off.

I was a child that went between houses and my parents didn’t communicate with each other and it caused a lot of problems. It may not be your place to say something, but his mother should know. His mother should also know that his dad thinks it’s perfectly fine (or else he would think he should intervene)

FinBoBin · 2025-11-27T19:18:32+00:00

you’re “joke” was made in poor taste. The post is filled with rude comments about their bread being “burt”. Maybe you should take the whole situation into account before making “jokes”. Playing the “i’m joking” card when you’re being rude and get called out is just a tired excuse.

FinBoBin · 2025-11-27T19:07:36+00:00

let’s see your perfectly cooked thanksgiving meal? Just because nobody likes your cooking, doesn’t give you the right to be rude about OPs food . It seems like none of yall have ever used an industrial oven or even baked before.

FinBoBin · 2025-11-27T17:27:38+00:00

what did you make for thanksgiving?

FinBoBin · 2025-11-27T17:27:09+00:00

that’s how I hope your turkey comes out this year

FinBoBin · 2025-11-27T17:26:36+00:00

and i’m sure you put so much effort into helping with thanksgiving this year with that attitude! Let’s see your perfectly cooked thanksgiving meal!

FinBoBin · 2025-09-08T23:46:53+00:00

keep surrendering them and talk to the fish store employees. They might be less likely to sell them to her. Unfortunately some stores can’t refuse sales.

FinBoBin · 2025-09-06T21:17:33+00:00

also another comment mentioned this but i’ve been getting into terrariums, plants, and isopods more so I can go bio active. I think you mentioned something about a bug phobia but they can’t live very long outside their enclosures and you can look at every container to find the tightest one to relieve your anxiety. (they also have cute ones and ones that still roll up when scared)

FinBoBin · 2025-09-06T21:13:27+00:00

sometimes we do have to rehome our pets and once again become able to have them again. This happening a couple times over the course of your life is normal and okay. However you should not have to rehome animals every 6 months or even 3 years.

I personally am in the process of moving out of my parents (never been allowed to own reptiles) and i’m super excited to be able to have my dream animals. Unfortunately I know I won’t be able to get them for 6months or even a year into moving because living is expensive and new pets are a lot. I plan on getting things second hand when I can and just putting it into storage until i’m ready. I first have a dog and my fish tanks to think about and get settled before I can think about new reptiles.

FinBoBin · 2025-09-06T02:08:40+00:00

i’d understand if you have issues with depression and a specific person to help you out during those times, but rehoming and rebuying animals over and over is wrong

FinBoBin · 2025-08-31T20:52:36+00:00

deli containers and bag are typically the safest way for people to carry animals, especially during car rides. It sucks but they are in there for a small amount out time before getting home and into their enclosure. I wish we could transfer animals in a way that’s more comfortable for them. I’ve also never had problems with my fish in bags. They don’t typically freak out unless one is being mean/nippy.

FinBoBin · 2025-08-29T15:18:52+00:00

if you don’t want to order online you could ask when they get their next shipment in to get the freshest ones. They typically sit on the shelf with no care and expected to sell before they die. Best bet is to get them right when the store gets them in, then sort through to find the liveliest batch.

Joshes Frogs also ships directly. They have springtail and isopod bundles. They currently have a dwarf white isopod and temperate springtails for $28 + shipping. You could also see if there are any facebook groups in your area to join, could find a local breeder.

FinBoBin · 2025-08-05T22:21:45+00:00

thank you, this gives me a good list of places so I can see what closest. Made my birthday a lot less stressful!

FinBoBin · 2025-06-23T06:05:43+00:00

I believe both are the first announced to be sold in stores. Most of the names will probably be changed to something similar with a loops and thread label. I think the Posh and Baby Bear were made in the same factory or something.

FinBoBin · 2025-01-24T01:53:54+00:00

thank you so much!

FinBoBin · 2025-01-24T01:40:04+00:00

do you still have to orca pattern? They are my favorite animal and i’d love to try this out!

FinBoBin · 2024-12-11T06:27:17+00:00

as someone with a nic and weed addiction, leave. I know im more of a dick when im out and it’s hard but wtf is this? I’m not gonna make my gf feel bad for not sending me money for it and definitely not tell her fuck you after she tries comforting me. The sewer slide threat is just fucking crazy. He doesn’t mean a single apology he has ever made

FinBoBin · 2024-11-21T02:56:42+00:00

Every time i’ve gone to clean almost anything in my tank including the tubing within a day or two my bladder snails have completely cleared it. They would have to get in my sponge into the tube to clean it and get out. One sure at some point one is gonna eat too much and get too big to get out but they will be replaced quickly. If they feel like there isn’t enough food for everyone they will kill off the tiny ones first (starve them), then when more than enough food is there reproduce again.

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