Snail ID

[rferraro21]

This guy was hiding out in the live sand that came with the tank. Just wondering what kind of snail this is and if they are good to have. Thanks

 

[cloak]

It looks like one of those larger "Tongan" Nassarius snails.

 

[KJ]

Nassarius ssp good CUC to have.

 

[ahiggins]

Yep , otherwise know as zombie snails hahahaha

 

[bruleyii]

Yep , otherwise know as zombie snails hahahaha

That's exactly what I call them. I thought I was the only one.

 

[rferraro21]

Thanks! Do they call them zombie snails because they hide under the sand? After the first night I couldn't find him and had no idea where he went to then he was there again the next day. I finally witnessed him burrowing under the sand.

 

[bruleyii]

They will burrow under the sand and clean the sand. Mine only came out from under the sand at night or feeding time.