Nerite snail question

[MsGita]

I know this may sound dumb but......when I look into a snail shell, what should I see?

I bought a nerite snail and when I got home I noticed I could not see anthing in the shell. Do they pull way back into the shell or is it empty. I've never owned a snail before so I'm not sure what to look for.

Thanks for any help guys!

[ZergyMonster]

They can pull themselves pretty deep into their shells but you will always be able to see their body, it usually looks glossy.

[MsGita]

Ok, thank you. It's definitely empty. lol