it's an egg by all means if you particularly think it's wrong to crush snail eggs. that is totally fine.
You should get rid of the snail eggs to prevent them from hatching, growing only to multiply so rapidly that eventually, they'll run out of algae and detritus to eat. As a result, the snails will start to feast on your live plants. Plus, they may clog your water filters.
Dipping plants in a bleach solution can kill snails and eggs. Make a solution of 1 part plain bleach to 19 parts of water, which is about 3/4 cup bleach to a gallon of water. Dip the plants in this solution for two to three minutes, remove and rinse well under running water for up to five minutes.
Characteristics. The raw snail eggs have a slick shell that is delicate and breakable.
Crushing egg masses and adults is more effective than knocking egg masses into the water, which ultimately suffocates and kills the eggs.
Snail egg fact #4: Some snail eggs are dangerous to touch
Snails can be hosts to really harmful parasites and bacteria. The apple snail, for example, is a known carrier of the Rat Lungworm.
Since these mysterious mollusks lay their eggs above the water, it's only natural to wonder if they could shrivel and die. The answer is that mystery snail eggs can dry out, but as long as they're kept in a fairly humid environment, it's unlikely.
Sage, rosemary, parsley, and thyme are all beautiful additions to your garden and also deter snails. Plant them in a border around your garden and between vulnerable plants to ward of slugs and snails. It also means you get a beautiful, additional herb garden to use in your cooking!
If this shell becomes significantly broken then the snail will probably die. Whilst snails can repair small cracks and holes in their shells, if the break is serious then they will struggle to survive as the shell not only provides protection but also prevents them from drying out.
If the shell is cracked or chipped or there is a hole, but the overall integrity of the shell is reasonable, the snail will probably recover. If the shell has split into pieces but still covers the body it may even survive that. Minor body damage can be healed also.
Goldfish
Did you know that goldfish love to eat small snails and snail eggs? These classic freshwater aquarium fish are omnivores, which means they'll eat just about anything that will fit in their mouths, snails included. Goldfish are tropical fish, so don't add them to a heated aquarium.
Keep Them. If you're looking for a hands-off approach, you can keep the eggs and let them hatch naturally. Freshwater snail eggs are pretty self-sufficient. You don't need to do anything to encourage hatching.
If you're not ready, willing & able to hatch, grow & find homes for hundreds of baby snails then you. should remove and dispose of the eggs.
Sometimes, the snail will lay a cluster of clear egg, which are even harder to spot. Luckily, many snail species lay them in clusters, which can be formed of 100 eggs or more. They're easily to spot, around 0.25 inch (0.64 cm) across. You are more likely to notice the clusters, which are inside a gelatinous sac.
Infertile or bad clutches have a distinctive smell while healthy/fertile clutches do not. If the clutches are sitting on a damp paper towel, do you see a red/pink stain under one? Only infertile clutches will stain the paper towel.
If the eggs are fertile, they will leave stains on the towel, but if there are no stains, then you know your snail eggs are dead. If the color of your clutch was pink or yellow before and now they are turning white, then this is a clear indication of infertile eggs.
Hatching takes an average of 2-3 weeks. You will notice the clutch growing and the shade will change. Typically they will appear white or very light on the surface as they approach hatching, and you will see dark spots beneath the surface – those dark spots are your snailbies!
The shell of the snail develops since it is an embryo inside its egg. Under favorable conditions, eggs hatch after approximately two weeks to 1 month and snails emerge with a soft shell.
This natural buoyancy means it's easy for the snail to traverse its way around the fish tank or even rest when finished laying eggs. The fact your snail floats might just be normal behavior. If this position does not change after some time has passed, then there may be an issue needing investigation at hand.
You should also keep in mind that some snails lay their eggs above water. These eggs should stay above water because the embryos will die if submerged. Leave the eggs to hatch naturally.
During the mating process each snail will lay around 80 eggs about 3-6 days after mating. Each snail digs a 2–4cm hole in the soil with its foot to lay the eggs which will hatch two weeks later (Figure 3).
The eggs look like clear little jelly bubbles that may have some coloration depending on the species of the snail. Fertilized eggs will usually change color slightly and start to show dark spots over a short period of time, which is an indication that the yolks are developing.
People, especially children, should be cautioned not to handle snails and slugs, and if they do to wash their hands thoroughly afterwards.