Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Soft-bristled toothbrush
- Shallow receptacle
- Pourable container
Step1
Find a clean, shallow, heavy receptacle, a small, pourable container and a new, soft-bristled toothbrush.
Step2
Fill the receptacle and the container with tepid water.
Step3
Retrieve your snail from its habitat. Refrain from forcing the snail off a surface; instead, coax it off with wet fingers.
Step4
Place the snail in the shallow, water-filled receptacle. Avoid fully submerging your snail in the water, as accidental drowning may occur.
Step5
Slowly and gently pour the water from the small container over the snail.
Step6
Run your finger over the snail’s body and shell to gently massage loose dirt off your snail.
Step7
Moisten the toothbrush with water. Gently massage the toothbrush over the snail’s shell to combat heavier stains and tougher dirt particles on the snail. Pour more water over the shell as you do this, making sure to keep the surface moistened.
Step8
Remove your snail from the receptacle.
Step9
Replace the snail in its habitat.