hitch hiker on snail---what is it?

[Muir]

Does anyone know the name of this hitch hiker? Should I remove this creature from my tank?

 

[BarSnackz]

Looks like an Astrea snail to me. Good guy

 

[Muir]

So let me clarify: The little tiny purple grape looking dude on the snail shell is an baby Astrea snail?

 

[BarSnackz]

So let me clarify: The little tiny purple grape looking dude on the snail shell is an baby Astrea snail?

Oh I'm so sorry I totally skipped right over your title in excitement of being able to finally answer a hitchhiker ID of something that I knew haha

 

[Muir]

I have searched this site (R2R)...and could the little purple dude be a Vermedit Snail hitch hiking on my big Astrea snail?

 

[shred5]

I have searched this site (R2R)...and could the little purple dude be a Vermedit Snail hitch hiking on my big Astrea snail?

Can not tell by the picture but I have seen them on snails before.
Scrape it off if you are not sure what it is..

 

[Jameseywayney]

Vermatid Snail. Not a good guy, but not the worst. Best to scrape off or glue the mouth shut

 

[Muir]

Thank you both...I scrapped him off and I'm keeping my eyes peeled for relatives!!