Regular Member lopichu Posted July 22, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted July 22, 2008 Hi, I just bought 2 trapdoor ponds snails 2 days ago and I noticed this tiny reddish worm coming out of the snail's shell near its operculum. When I tried to pull it out, they go right by into the shell really quickly. Both snails have the same kind of worm and how do I get rid of them. Thanks (The worms are circled in red.) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted August 6, 2008 Admin Share Posted August 6, 2008 Wow sorry i dont know....never seen them before. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kayla's Goldfish Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I didn't know snails could get worms? Well I don't know about this but it just seems like a good idea to put them in a seperate place than the fish temporarily? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Trinket Posted August 15, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted August 15, 2008 These are probably camillanus - definitely nematodes. At some point within the last 3 months, the snail has ingested larval forms/eggs and these are now hatching out, actually inside the snail. They are rather difficult to treat without damaging the snail. Best way is to get hold of a liquid de-wormer and soak something the snail will eat in it. Feed plenty. Don't let the snail near any goldfish or tropical fish.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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