Apple snails?

[cajunamy]

I've never heard that about snails and have hand many shipped across state lines ... weird.

[Pitluvs]

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_heal...ls_slugs.shtml One of the many sites, it gets confusing to someone like me though since I am not American or have the ability to properly read or speak fancy science terminology. I'm reading the only one that can move state lines is the Mystery Snail, Pomacea bridgesii (diffusa).

[eatingganesh]

That sounds ideal! :) those mystery snails are awfully cute with their wavy antennae. Apparently they are also escape artists so if your tank is 'topless' you'll have to watch out for snailcide

[eatingganesh]

I found this really neat site this morning while researching snails for my upcoming purchse. Thought it might be helpful to others... :)

Originally Posted by Bloeduwedd

I went into one of my LPS, which is family owned and has extremely knowledgeable staff when it comes to every animal they sell. I had been thinking about getting an apple snail for a while, and decided to get one for my sorority. I asked if they carried any... and was told it's illegal to ship them over state lines! Is this true? And if so, is there any way to get one, or should I settle for a mystery snail?