Ross
For smaller species (<15mm) definitely alcohol for a few days and then dry
out thoroughly.
Larger shells can be a challenge especially with the more fragile ones.
Alcohol works as above - even things likr Vodka when youre travelling but
you do need to remove the body at some stage.
Recently I have found drowning in water,  with a crystal of menthol(from
local pharmacist) to anaesthetise, and leave for 24 hours is effective. This
seems to relax the animal and sometimes makes getting it out easier. Can be
a little smelly and messy but I guess this goes with the territory.
Needless to say dont leave them soaking for too long.
For transport - calico or similar fabric bags that do not sweat, otherwise
you may get a smelly lump of dead tissue. Particularly good for desert/drier
area species that aestivate as you can take them with you and sort at
leisure
Geoff


>From: "J. Ross Mayhew" <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Conchologists List <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Cleaning landsnails - what are the best ways?
>Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 01:32:23 -0300
>
>Would anyone like to share with the list, the best ways to clean land
>snails in various settings and climates? Is there a book which covers
>this topic?
>
>From soggy, cool New Scotland,
>ross m.
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