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

submitted 2 days 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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[–] 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!