That is what I have. The trapdoor snails. Small, black and teardrop shaped.

I used to keep ramshorns and "mystery" snails in the aquariums to keep things clean. I
didn't realize ramshorns would survive in a pond.

I am not too far from you (near the Austin area), so email me if you'd like me to send you
some.

DeAnna
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"jammer" wrote in message ...
On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 02:48:59 GMT, "Gail Futoran"
wrote:

"jammer" wrote in message
.. .
I am in zone 7 (Fort Worth) and I had some little black
snails that
didn't make it through the winter. Does anyone have some
they could
send me that wont eat plants but will eat algae? I could
pay postage.

Jammer, are you referring to the Japanese Trapdoor
Snails? I believe those are the most beneficial
snails in a pond. I might have some that survived
"winter" (not much of one down here in San Antonio).
If that's what you're looking for, I'll check my ponds
to see if I have any to spare.

Here's one website (not mine) with a description:
http://www.pondscaper.com/critterssnail.html

I have a ton of common Ramshorn snails. I haven't
noticed they damage the plants but I only have hardy
water lilies, some kind of common rush, hornwort
& anacharis, so I can't guarantee they wouldn't harm
other types of plants. And they are prolific. You
probably don't want those, but if you do, I could
send dozens, which will probably be hundreds
by the time they reach you.

Gail
San Antonio TX

Well, someone spoke to me about trap door snails. My pond is a 70
gallon baby and i am unsure if ping pong ball sized snails would wipe
out all the plants or just the excess algae. OR, if this would be too
small for them. I had some little black snails and that's about all i
know.