Thank you to everyone who has read and given me advice about my Land Snail.

As an update he is out of his shell but hasn't moved for 24 hours so sadly I think he has died.

Thanks again though for all the advice.

Kate

Thank you Mats, the direct and indirect thing was really interesting and it certainly seems like that with my snail.

Thank you for your help.

Kate

Many thanks for your reply and for the links to other forums.

I will try those .. I realise this is a strange place for this post but as I said I have seen other Land Snail posts on here so out of desperation more than anything I posted!

Anyway, thanks again.

Kate

Thanks for your reply.

I found some information on snails on this forum earlier which is why I posted here.

I haven't used this site before so I wasn't sure of which forum to post on.

Do you know of one which might be more relevant?

Thanks
Kate

Hi,

I really need some advice about my Giant African Land Snail please. I've had him for almost 7 years now and I know his behaviour and what happens when he hibernates (and how to revive him!).

However, 3 weeks ago he stoppped eating his cuttlebone and fresh food - although I continue to put it ...