What happens if you put a snail in a box without water?

I hope this is not something you plan to test in reality! It is a living thing, it deserves some compassion. That said, it will depend on the species of snail. If it breathes air as well as having gills, it may last some time. It also depends, a bit, on the size of the snail. read more

If you're new to keeping aquatic snails, you may be uncertain about what to look for while selecting a snail. Avoid any snail that exhibits a loss of color, a lack of appetite, an inability to move/exert energy, a tendency to hide inside its shell, or visible spots or other types of fungus anywhere on the body or mouth, as these snails are most likely ill or carrying parasites. read more

Much the same as would happen if you put a tablespoon of dry salt in your mouth (DO NOT TRY THIS). The salt is hygroscopic, and sucks water out of wet tissue, fast. It will cause tissue damage. The snail’s immediate reaction would be to withdraw very rapidly into its shell, meanwhile secreting a lot of mucus. read more

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