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I found these snails near the beach in Key Biscayne here in Miami. They were hanging out on the rocks near the shore. They look like a type of Nerite snail, but I’m not sure. Any ideas?

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I found these snails near the beach in Key Biscayne here in Miami. They were hanging out on the rocks near the shore. They look like a type of Nerite snail, but I’m not sure. Any ideas?

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Shells look like that of triton snails (undesired) but antennae looks like margarita snails (desired). Not sure if I would want to take the chance
 
Shells look like that of triton snails (undesired) but antennae looks like margarita snails (desired). Not sure if I would want to take the chance
It doesn’t have the bushy antennae like a triton snail. It has 2 antennae.
 

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Here’s it head
 

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I put them in my tanks, they graze on algae. Mostly nocturnal and will climb out of the tank. Eventually some settle in. Here’s a couple hiding and their egg sacks.
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