Rob Minion
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So I was at one of my LFS today and saw what I thought was a huge Nassarius Snail. I asked about it and was told it was an Olive Snail.
I was told it had the same basic mannerisms as a Nassarius, so I figured I would grab me a giant snail. It looks like a tank plowing through the sand bed.
However, after I got it home, I did some more research... It's a carnivore and apparently will eat my Nassarius and possibly other snails.
For anyone who has kept an Olive Snail... What am I dealing with here? Is this a situation where I MIGHT lose a snail occasionally? Or am I going to come home from work to a graveyard? Am I at risk for major loss? Should I just pull him out?
Also, are my Hermit Crabs in jeopardy? Or do Olive Snails not have a taste for crab? I have various sizes, some easily small enough to be eaten.
Any info is always appreciated.
I was told it had the same basic mannerisms as a Nassarius, so I figured I would grab me a giant snail. It looks like a tank plowing through the sand bed.
However, after I got it home, I did some more research... It's a carnivore and apparently will eat my Nassarius and possibly other snails.
For anyone who has kept an Olive Snail... What am I dealing with here? Is this a situation where I MIGHT lose a snail occasionally? Or am I going to come home from work to a graveyard? Am I at risk for major loss? Should I just pull him out?
Also, are my Hermit Crabs in jeopardy? Or do Olive Snails not have a taste for crab? I have various sizes, some easily small enough to be eaten.
Any info is always appreciated.
