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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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[–] foxymochakitten@slrpnk.net 5 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Please keep us updated! That sounds like a wonderful place for a snail to recover. Even if she does pass away, she'll do it knowing she's safe from predators, with all the food and calcium she could want, comfortably moist <3

[–] Seimhe@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago

I will, and thanks for taking an interest. She didn't eat or move for nearly two days now. I'm looking up ways to tell the difference between rest/hibrenation and death. But she was safe, sheltered and surrounded by the best of everything, so I hope that whatever chances she has that she's in the best environment possible. 🤞🏽