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Live Japanese Trapdoor Snails

Now accepting pre-orders for Spring 2026! Wintery-hardy plants and snails will be delivered in mid to late April, and tropicals will be delivered in early to mid May.

Price range: $14.99 through $139.99

Viviparis malleatus

  • PACK OF 3:  Live Japanese Trapdoor Snails
  • ARRIVE ALIVE GUARANTEE (See details)
  • ALGAE-EATING: Eats algae in freshwater ponds and aquariums
  • FISH-SAFE: Makes a peaceful companion for other non-aggressive aquatic life
  • LIVE-BEARING: Japanese Trapdoor Snails give birth to live young, reducing the risk of overpopulation in contained water features
  • Cannot be shipped to GA, WI, HI, AK, PR
Snail FAQs

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SNAIL MAIL DETAILS

What's in a Box?

We send our snails via 2-Day Express Service to ensure that they arrive at your door happy and healthy. Express shipping isn’t cheap, but we know how important it is that your slimy friends reach their destination safe and sound.

Your snails will arrive in a sturdy box, kept moist by wet paper inside a secure plastic bag (don’t worry; the snails retreat to their shells to preserve oxygen and reduce stress during their journey). They might also have ice packs, depending on the time of year.

Receiving Your Shipment

Unpack your snails as soon as they arrive. We recommend monitoring the tracking number to ensure someone is home to receive the package, especially on hot days.

Your snails will probably be hiding in their shells when you open the package. This is normal. As long as the fingernail-like trapdoor at the bottom of the shell is intact, the snail is still alive.

You might also see algae on the snails’ shells. This, too, is normal and does not pose any risk to your pond or aquarium.

Acclimation Instructions

Gradually acclimate your snails to their new home, similar to the way you would acclimate new fish:
  • Remove the paper from the bag.
  • Add some pond or aquarium water.
  • Float the bag for about 20 minutes, preferably in a shady area.
  • Release the snails into the aquarium or a shallow area of the pond.
The snails probably won’t move when you initially release them. Give them some time to come out of their shells, and they’ll move to other areas of the pond or aquarium as they feel comfortable. Check out our Trapdoor Snail FAQ for more care tips.

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