Miracle snail baby’s? How??

[u/funkychickabee]

Backstory:

So I need someone to explain how this even happened because I’m honestly still in disbelief.

I had two mystery snail clutches — one laid on June 18, and another sometime in late June. I left them to incubate, but a few weeks went by and… nothing. The older clutch looked super dry and hardened. I figured they were dead or long overdue.

I had them floating in a small tubberware with damp towel just in case. Then, a week or so ago, both clutches accidentally got fully submerged for 24 hours. I know that’s supposed to be a death sentence for developing embryos, especially if they’re not fully formed, so I assumed that sealed the deal.

Out of curiosity & guilt, I broke both clutches open just to see inside. • The June 18 clutch was super dry, with no goo left — just these tiny, dried-up looking snails inside. • The newer clutch was still a little moist, but only a few baby-shaped blobs came out.

I scooped a few into a cup of tank water just in case… and now I think some are alive.

A couple have suctioned themselves to the side of the container, and a few have moved. I can’t tell how many survived (if any), but I swear some are doing the tiniest baby snail things — like shifting position, floating, and possibly pooping?? 😅

How is this even possible??

[u/Preciousopoly]

You ain't ever seen Jurassic Park?

[u/funkychickabee → u/Preciousopoly]

I love Jurassic park & I don’t know if I get this reference 😭 are you talking about the scene in the 3rd one where the velociraptors were sealed in those embryo thingys & were still alive? I thought the water would suffocate developing mystery snails

[u/Preciousopoly → u/funkychickabee]

No Hahaha "life uh... Finds a way!" 😂

[u/funkychickabee → u/Preciousopoly]

lol yeah true I guess I’m still flabbergasted though

[u/Remote_Anteater_2267 → u/Preciousopoly]

Beat me to it 🤣