SNAILS WANTED

[jammer]

I am in zone 7 (Fort Worth) and I had some little black snails that
didn't make it through the winter. Does anyone have some they could
send me that wont eat plants but will eat algae? I could pay postage.

[Lee B.]

Be careful what you wish for <G>. Most folks try to get *rid* of snails!

Lee

"jammer" > wrote in message
...
> I am in zone 7 (Fort Worth) and I had some little black snails that
> didn't make it through the winter. Does anyone have some they could
> send me that wont eat plants but will eat algae? I could pay postage.

[Lee B.]

Be careful what you wish for <G>. Most folks try to get *rid* of snails!

Lee

"jammer" > wrote in message
...
> I am in zone 7 (Fort Worth) and I had some little black snails that
> didn't make it through the winter. Does anyone have some they could
> send me that wont eat plants but will eat algae? I could pay postage.

[jammer]

? I'm not sure!




On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 09:16:19 -0600, "Pond Newbie"
> wrote:

>Are these the lil' teardrop shaped ones that you want?
>
>DeAnna

[jammer]

? I'm not sure!




On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 09:16:19 -0600, "Pond Newbie"
> wrote:

>Are these the lil' teardrop shaped ones that you want?
>
>DeAnna

[jammer]

Yes, i know. I had a snail problem in an aquarium once. I made the
mistake of flushing them.. By morning i had a toilet bowl full of
snails. haha

I had many and they kept the pond clean, but there isnt one of them
left. I guess something eats them around here.






On 23 Mar 2004 15:33:09 -0600, "Lee B." > wrote:

>Be careful what you wish for <G>. Most folks try to get *rid* of
snails!
>
>Lee
>
>"jammer" > wrote in message
...
>> I am in zone 7 (Fort Worth) and I had some little black snails that
>> didn't make it through the winter. Does anyone have some they could
>> send me that wont eat plants but will eat algae? I could pay
postage.
>

[jammer]

Yes, i know. I had a snail problem in an aquarium once. I made the
mistake of flushing them.. By morning i had a toilet bowl full of
snails. haha

I had many and they kept the pond clean, but there isnt one of them
left. I guess something eats them around here.






On 23 Mar 2004 15:33:09 -0600, "Lee B." > wrote:

>Be careful what you wish for <G>. Most folks try to get *rid* of
snails!
>
>Lee
>
>"jammer" > wrote in message
...
>> I am in zone 7 (Fort Worth) and I had some little black snails that
>> didn't make it through the winter. Does anyone have some they could
>> send me that wont eat plants but will eat algae? I could pay
postage.
>

[Gale Pearce]

Yup as in Koi and goldfish - candy :~))))))))))))))))))))))
Gale :~)

> I had many and they kept the pond clean, but there isnt one of them
> left. I guess something eats them around here.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On 23 Mar 2004 15:33:09 -0600, "Lee B." > wrote:
>
> >Be careful what you wish for <G>. Most folks try to get *rid* of
> snails!
> >
> >Lee
> >
> >"jammer" > wrote in message
> ...
> >> I am in zone 7 (Fort Worth) and I had some little black snails that
> >> didn't make it through the winter. Does anyone have some they could
> >> send me that wont eat plants but will eat algae? I could pay
> postage.
> >
>

[Gale Pearce]

Yup as in Koi and goldfish - candy :~))))))))))))))))))))))
Gale :~)

> I had many and they kept the pond clean, but there isnt one of them
> left. I guess something eats them around here.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On 23 Mar 2004 15:33:09 -0600, "Lee B." > wrote:
>
> >Be careful what you wish for <G>. Most folks try to get *rid* of
> snails!
> >
> >Lee
> >
> >"jammer" > wrote in message
> ...
> >> I am in zone 7 (Fort Worth) and I had some little black snails that
> >> didn't make it through the winter. Does anyone have some they could
> >> send me that wont eat plants but will eat algae? I could pay
> postage.
> >
>

[Gail Futoran]

"jammer" > wrote in message
...
> I am in zone 7 (Fort Worth) and I had some little black
snails that
> didn't make it through the winter. Does anyone have some
they could
> send me that wont eat plants but will eat algae? I could
pay postage.

Jammer, are you referring to the Japanese Trapdoor
Snails? I believe those are the most beneficial
snails in a pond. I might have some that survived
"winter" (not much of one down here in San Antonio).
If that's what you're looking for, I'll check my ponds
to see if I have any to spare.

Here's one website (not mine) with a description:
http://www.pondscaper.com/critterssnail.html

I have a ton of common Ramshorn snails. I haven't
noticed they damage the plants but I only have hardy
water lilies, some kind of common rush, hornwort
& anacharis, so I can't guarantee they wouldn't harm
other types of plants. And they are prolific. You
probably don't want those, but if you do, I could
send dozens, which will probably be hundreds
by the time they reach you. :)

Gail
San Antonio TX

[Gail Futoran]

"jammer" > wrote in message
...
> I am in zone 7 (Fort Worth) and I had some little black
snails that
> didn't make it through the winter. Does anyone have some
they could
> send me that wont eat plants but will eat algae? I could
pay postage.

Jammer, are you referring to the Japanese Trapdoor
Snails? I believe those are the most beneficial
snails in a pond. I might have some that survived
"winter" (not much of one down here in San Antonio).
If that's what you're looking for, I'll check my ponds
to see if I have any to spare.

Here's one website (not mine) with a description:
http://www.pondscaper.com/critterssnail.html

I have a ton of common Ramshorn snails. I haven't
noticed they damage the plants but I only have hardy
water lilies, some kind of common rush, hornwort
& anacharis, so I can't guarantee they wouldn't harm
other types of plants. And they are prolific. You
probably don't want those, but if you do, I could
send dozens, which will probably be hundreds
by the time they reach you. :)

Gail
San Antonio TX

[jammer]

On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 02:48:59 GMT, "Gail Futoran"
> wrote:

>"jammer" > wrote in message
...
>> I am in zone 7 (Fort Worth) and I had some little black
>snails that
>> didn't make it through the winter. Does anyone have some
>they could
>> send me that wont eat plants but will eat algae? I could
>pay postage.
>
>Jammer, are you referring to the Japanese Trapdoor
>Snails? I believe those are the most beneficial
>snails in a pond. I might have some that survived
>"winter" (not much of one down here in San Antonio).
>If that's what you're looking for, I'll check my ponds
>to see if I have any to spare.
>
>Here's one website (not mine) with a description:
>http://www.pondscaper.com/critterssnail.html
>
>I have a ton of common Ramshorn snails. I haven't
>noticed they damage the plants but I only have hardy
>water lilies, some kind of common rush, hornwort
>& anacharis, so I can't guarantee they wouldn't harm
>other types of plants. And they are prolific. You
>probably don't want those, but if you do, I could
>send dozens, which will probably be hundreds
>by the time they reach you. :)
>
>Gail
>San Antonio TX

Well, someone spoke to me about trap door snails. My pond is a 70
gallon baby and i am unsure if ping pong ball sized snails would wipe
out all the plants or just the excess algae. OR, if this would be too
small for them. I had some little black snails and that's about all i
know.
>

[jammer]

On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 02:48:59 GMT, "Gail Futoran"
> wrote:

>"jammer" > wrote in message
...
>> I am in zone 7 (Fort Worth) and I had some little black
>snails that
>> didn't make it through the winter. Does anyone have some
>they could
>> send me that wont eat plants but will eat algae? I could
>pay postage.
>
>Jammer, are you referring to the Japanese Trapdoor
>Snails? I believe those are the most beneficial
>snails in a pond. I might have some that survived
>"winter" (not much of one down here in San Antonio).
>If that's what you're looking for, I'll check my ponds
>to see if I have any to spare.
>
>Here's one website (not mine) with a description:
>http://www.pondscaper.com/critterssnail.html
>
>I have a ton of common Ramshorn snails. I haven't
>noticed they damage the plants but I only have hardy
>water lilies, some kind of common rush, hornwort
>& anacharis, so I can't guarantee they wouldn't harm
>other types of plants. And they are prolific. You
>probably don't want those, but if you do, I could
>send dozens, which will probably be hundreds
>by the time they reach you. :)
>
>Gail
>San Antonio TX

Well, someone spoke to me about trap door snails. My pond is a 70
gallon baby and i am unsure if ping pong ball sized snails would wipe
out all the plants or just the excess algae. OR, if this would be too
small for them. I had some little black snails and that's about all i
know.
>

[BenignVanilla]

"Pond Newbie" > wrote in message
...
> Some are "good" and some are "bad". The ones here are tiny teardrop shaped
black snails.
>
> I was wondering if those are the good kind.
>
> Perhaps someone in the group will advise us both. :)
<snip>

This site is pretty thorough...

http://www.molluscan.com/shellimages/


--
BV.
www.iheartmypond.com

[BenignVanilla]

"Pond Newbie" > wrote in message
...
> Some are "good" and some are "bad". The ones here are tiny teardrop shaped
black snails.
>
> I was wondering if those are the good kind.
>
> Perhaps someone in the group will advise us both. :)
<snip>

This site is pretty thorough...

http://www.molluscan.com/shellimages/


--
BV.
www.iheartmypond.com

[BenignVanilla]

"BenignVanilla" > wrote in message
...
<snip>
> This site is pretty thorough...
>
> http://www.molluscan.com/shellimages/
<snip>

Sorry...I posted that before I realized they are all eastern species.


--
BV.
www.iheartmypond.com

[BenignVanilla]

"BenignVanilla" > wrote in message
...
<snip>
> This site is pretty thorough...
>
> http://www.molluscan.com/shellimages/
<snip>

Sorry...I posted that before I realized they are all eastern species.


--
BV.
www.iheartmypond.com

[BenignVanilla]

"jammer" > wrote in message
...
> Yes, i know. I had a snail problem in an aquarium once. I made the
> mistake of flushing them.. By morning i had a toilet bowl full of
> snails. haha
>
> I had many and they kept the pond clean, but there isnt one of them
> left. I guess something eats them around here.
<snip>

Clown Loaches will devour snails. I had a snail about the size of a golf
ball, and this little Loach, just 3-4 inches long, devoured him in days.

--
BV.
www.iheartmypond.com

[BenignVanilla]

"jammer" > wrote in message
...
> Yes, i know. I had a snail problem in an aquarium once. I made the
> mistake of flushing them.. By morning i had a toilet bowl full of
> snails. haha
>
> I had many and they kept the pond clean, but there isnt one of them
> left. I guess something eats them around here.
<snip>

Clown Loaches will devour snails. I had a snail about the size of a golf
ball, and this little Loach, just 3-4 inches long, devoured him in days.

--
BV.
www.iheartmypond.com

[Gail Futoran]

"jammer" > wrote in message
...

> Well, someone spoke to me about trap door snails. My pond
is a 70
> gallon baby and i am unsure if ping pong ball sized snails
would wipe
> out all the plants or just the excess algae.

It's my understanding the Japanese trapdoor snails
don't eat plants, they do eat algae, and since they're
livebearers they don't reproduce that often. I started
with maybe a dozen two years ago and after a
search of 3 ponds today, I *think* I found one!

OR, if this would be too
> small for them. I had some little black snails and that's
about all i
> know.

I don't know either. :(

Gail

[Gail Futoran]

"jammer" > wrote in message
...

> Well, someone spoke to me about trap door snails. My pond
is a 70
> gallon baby and i am unsure if ping pong ball sized snails
would wipe
> out all the plants or just the excess algae.

It's my understanding the Japanese trapdoor snails
don't eat plants, they do eat algae, and since they're
livebearers they don't reproduce that often. I started
with maybe a dozen two years ago and after a
search of 3 ponds today, I *think* I found one!

OR, if this would be too
> small for them. I had some little black snails and that's
about all i
> know.

I don't know either. :(

Gail

[jammer]

On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 09:38:16 -0600, "Pond Newbie"
> wrote:



email sent

[jammer]

On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 09:38:16 -0600, "Pond Newbie"
> wrote:



email sent

[Gail Futoran]

"Pond Newbie" > wrote in
message ...
> Umm... I am the one with extra black snails...
>
> spam_hater AT killkillkill DOT com
>
> DeAnna
> --
> http://lamb.iswiz.com/pond.php
> If you remember that I prefer my spam without cheese-
> then you may be able to email me.
>
> "jammer" > wrote in message
...
> > On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 09:38:16 -0600, "Pond Newbie"
> > > wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > email sent

In case Jammer prefers your black snails to my
common Ramshorns, I'll wait to send any snails
until I get clarification from Jammer.

Gail

[Gail Futoran]

"Pond Newbie" > wrote in
message ...
> Umm... I am the one with extra black snails...
>
> spam_hater AT killkillkill DOT com
>
> DeAnna
> --
> http://lamb.iswiz.com/pond.php
> If you remember that I prefer my spam without cheese-
> then you may be able to email me.
>
> "jammer" > wrote in message
...
> > On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 09:38:16 -0600, "Pond Newbie"
> > > wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > email sent

In case Jammer prefers your black snails to my
common Ramshorns, I'll wait to send any snails
until I get clarification from Jammer.

Gail

[Gail Futoran]

"Pond Newbie" > wrote in
message ...
> I wasn't sure. The reply appeared threaded to me, but had
your email address...lol.
>
> It doesn't take much to confuse me.
>
> ;)

Same here!

> What is the best way to mail snails through snail mail? In
a jar? I assume overnight?
>
> DeAnna

Never done it before. I was going to use several
layers of ziploc bags containing pond water, some
anacharis, and the snails. But that's a wild guess.
Maybe someone else knows. I figured priority
mail would be fast enough, but I don't mind being
corrected. :)

Gail

[Gail Futoran]

"Pond Newbie" > wrote in
message ...
> I wasn't sure. The reply appeared threaded to me, but had
your email address...lol.
>
> It doesn't take much to confuse me.
>
> ;)

Same here!

> What is the best way to mail snails through snail mail? In
a jar? I assume overnight?
>
> DeAnna

Never done it before. I was going to use several
layers of ziploc bags containing pond water, some
anacharis, and the snails. But that's a wild guess.
Maybe someone else knows. I figured priority
mail would be fast enough, but I don't mind being
corrected. :)

Gail

[Ka30P]

Put in an ice pack when you mail
snails and make sure you are
going to be home when they are
arrive.
You do NOT want to open a package
of cooked snails that have sat in the
full sun for hours. Been there, done
that!


kathy :-)
<A HREF="http://www.onceuponapond.com/">Once upon a pond</A>

[Ka30P]

Put in an ice pack when you mail
snails and make sure you are
going to be home when they are
arrive.
You do NOT want to open a package
of cooked snails that have sat in the
full sun for hours. Been there, done
that!


kathy :-)
<A HREF="http://www.onceuponapond.com/">Once upon a pond</A>

[jammer]

On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 09:52:17 -0600, "Pond Newbie"
> wrote:

>Umm... I am the one with extra black snails...
>
>spam_hater AT killkillkill DOT com
>
>DeAnna


Yes, ok, it is the black ones i want. I looked around the web and
can't find how to send them.

[jammer]

On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 09:52:17 -0600, "Pond Newbie"
> wrote:

>Umm... I am the one with extra black snails...
>
>spam_hater AT killkillkill DOT com
>
>DeAnna


Yes, ok, it is the black ones i want. I looked around the web and
can't find how to send them.

[jammer]

On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 23:39:21 GMT, "Gail Futoran"
> wrote:

>"Pond Newbie" > wrote in
>message ...
>> I wasn't sure. The reply appeared threaded to me, but had
>your email address...lol.
>>
>> It doesn't take much to confuse me.
>>
>> ;)
>
>Same here!
>
>> What is the best way to mail snails through snail mail? In
>a jar? I assume overnight?
>>
>> DeAnna
>
>Never done it before. I was going to use several
>layers of ziploc bags containing pond water, some
>anacharis, and the snails. But that's a wild guess.
>Maybe someone else knows. I figured priority
>mail would be fast enough, but I don't mind being
>corrected. :)
>
>Gail

I am going to pass on the ramshorns for now, but thank you for your
willingness to help.
>

[jammer]

On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 23:39:21 GMT, "Gail Futoran"
> wrote:

>"Pond Newbie" > wrote in
>message ...
>> I wasn't sure. The reply appeared threaded to me, but had
>your email address...lol.
>>
>> It doesn't take much to confuse me.
>>
>> ;)
>
>Same here!
>
>> What is the best way to mail snails through snail mail? In
>a jar? I assume overnight?
>>
>> DeAnna
>
>Never done it before. I was going to use several
>layers of ziploc bags containing pond water, some
>anacharis, and the snails. But that's a wild guess.
>Maybe someone else knows. I figured priority
>mail would be fast enough, but I don't mind being
>corrected. :)
>
>Gail

I am going to pass on the ramshorns for now, but thank you for your
willingness to help.
>

[jammer]

My email is not getting through, please drop a note with rec ponds in
the subject to my junk mail account.






On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 22:22:30 -0600, "Pond Newbie"
> wrote:

>I will try to call Shari tomorrow. If anyone will know, it will be
her.
>
>Email me your snail mail address (snail mail for mailing snails...
lol). The babies are
>pretty tiny, but I will send some of the big ones too.
>
>DeAnna

[jammer]

My email is not getting through, please drop a note with rec ponds in
the subject to my junk mail account.






On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 22:22:30 -0600, "Pond Newbie"
> wrote:

>I will try to call Shari tomorrow. If anyone will know, it will be
her.
>
>Email me your snail mail address (snail mail for mailing snails...
lol). The babies are
>pretty tiny, but I will send some of the big ones too.
>
>DeAnna

[Gail Futoran]

"Ka30P" > wrote in message
...
> Put in an ice pack when you mail
> snails and make sure you are
> going to be home when they are
> arrive.
> You do NOT want to open a package
> of cooked snails that have sat in the
> full sun for hours. Been there, done
> that!
>
>
> kathy :-)

Good advice, Kathy, thanks. Jammer's going
with a different "supplier" but I'll keep your
recommendation for possible future sharing of
my Ramshorns. :)

Gail

[Gail Futoran]

"Ka30P" > wrote in message
...
> Put in an ice pack when you mail
> snails and make sure you are
> going to be home when they are
> arrive.
> You do NOT want to open a package
> of cooked snails that have sat in the
> full sun for hours. Been there, done
> that!
>
>
> kathy :-)

Good advice, Kathy, thanks. Jammer's going
with a different "supplier" but I'll keep your
recommendation for possible future sharing of
my Ramshorns. :)

Gail