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Post by Darren Willis on Apr 9, 2005 20:40:36 GMT
we are delighted that we have been given 4 lovely GALS from Paul King , we met him today at Bolton Station and we just sat and chatted for like over 2 hours ... a very interesting man indeed , I'll be adding his link to our web page on the next update. A big thanks going out to Paul , TOP GEEZER!!!!
I'll get some pics up soon of these fine specimens.
Cheers
Daz
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Post by snailgal on Apr 9, 2005 21:05:58 GMT
GREAT - ABSOLUTELY GREAT!!!! I am so pleased for you, I have a feeling these little chaps will be extra pampered.  Val
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Post by luvfishies on Apr 10, 2005 2:46:24 GMT
Oh, wonderful news! I can't wait to see the pictures!
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Post by pheonixx on Apr 10, 2005 14:59:52 GMT
I must confess I am a bit worried as we have not seen much activity yet..maybe they are setteling in..they have ignored the food I have lovingly prepared for them 2 are at the top of the tank one in the pot and one burried..I keep saying to myself "i will not be para I will not be para"
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Post by snailgal on Apr 10, 2005 21:07:35 GMT
I know exactly how you feel - we worry so much about these little creatures in our care, but at the end of the day you can o ? 5{ hen it's up to them. Like I said about Nokia, perhaps these snails are extra sensitive to change of environment, I hope they are all O.K. but if not there is nothing more you could humanly do. I know you will keep us posted, Val |
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Post by Darren Willis on Apr 11, 2005 2:52:27 GMT
Well we have an update  The two larger ones have now come down and are eating , the buried snail has come out and is now sat at the top of the tank where the two big ones were and the pot dweller has started to come out ... so fingers crossed this is all good. Emailed Paul King and he said that they may take a while to acclimatise and yup it looks like the panic was for nothing .. we're so pleased. I have taken a couple of quick shots with the flash as I didn't want to disturb them too much now that they are eating and what not ... so here you are. These two have been named Columbus & Glancer  This is one of the smaller ones , presently un-named.  Too cute , specialy when they fully extend their neck ... I'll get more pics when they've settled in more. Cheers Daz |
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Post by snailgal on Apr 11, 2005 18:22:28 GMT
EXCELLENT !!! I am SO pleased for you, they have lovely shells too.
Val
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Post by emma on Apr 12, 2005 5:40:00 GMT
its great to see healthy happy snails! im glad u could get them safely! my gals are all growing well while i have been in japan! i was quite surprised to see how much they had grown! I have to buy peat tomorrow! my sis didnt take the uneaten veg out the tank so it got kinda gross! ive stripped the tanks but still have to get peat!
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Post by Darren Willis on Apr 12, 2005 21:39:33 GMT
Yeah they seem healthy enough , should see em when the lights go off .... all over the place rooting and ratting about lol.
Yeah we found Paul to be a really nice bloke and his website that he is putting together in my opinion will be the GALS version of Applesnail.net , I do believe he will be covering aquatic snails as well which is great .... another good cause to stick on our donation scheme (if he accepts that is). Me and Linda are going to meet up with him again and I think there is talk of a snail event/meeting/night or whatever you want to call it ... me and Linda are very keen on this idea as it would be great to actually meet up with like minded people whether it be GALS or Aquatic Snails .... I think if anyone could organise something it would be Paul , we have our fingers crossed on that one.
Laters
Daz
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Post by Emmachan on Apr 13, 2005 3:45:52 GMT
a snaily event would be pretty cool! most people think im gross when i say i keep katatsumuri! (one of the few japanese words i know) my friend wants GALS actually but their illegal in japan. poor boy!  i never understand why people dont find snails adorable! |
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Post by pheonixx on Apr 15, 2005 18:09:04 GMT
Emma we realy enjoyed meeting with other snailers and it was great to know we are not the only weird ones{well thats what others think you are if you love snails} and have you noticed the reaction on people when you tell them what you keep..I have had it said stamp on them throw them against a wall  why ooohhh why do people want to hurt such gentle creatures is beyond me..now on to the Gals..how often do you clean them out and do you throw the cuttlefish away when it gets soggy..Linda |
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i never understand why people dont find snails adorable! 
why ooohhh why do people want to hurt such gentle creatures is beyond me..now on to the Gals..how often do you clean them out and do you throw the cuttlefish away when it gets soggy..Linda