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I stepped on a snail. Is there a way I can help it recover? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 day ago by Seimhe@lemmy.world to c/conservation@slrpnk.net

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The shell is broken into several pieces, and I can see the snail's body through the cracks. There are signs of life, but it is not moving along the path anymore. I'm sure it's in shock now and I don't have confidence in its chances located there.

I've read this guide on caring for snails that have been stepped on, but I don't know if it's safe to move it now, if I have a container for it in my shared accommodation, or generally where to start.

I didn't even have a credit card to scoop him up and leave him somewhere safer. I had to keep going but I can return tomorrow and check if it's still there.

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[–] Aninjanameddaryll@sopuli.xyz 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Tbh, it likely won't be there tomorrow. It isn't impossible, but don't be surprised if it's gone or dead.

It's good you wanted to at least try to help it, but it's one of those things where being unable to isn't bad. Chances of survival were low without being sheltered quickly, and trying to scoop it up by hand would have cause more injury.

[–] Seimhe@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

The damage is severe, so I was expecting the same thing. To my surprise it was still there twelve hours later. it had moved a few inches to an area with soil and fallen leaves. If you're interested in updates you can see my reply to pomegranatefern. I plan to make a recovery space for it with all the things it needs and then go and get it. Fingers crossed!