I don't have any scientific data on this one but I would think freezing
would be the least painful.
Vicky Wall

LaVerne Lambert wrote:

> Dear people on Conch-L,
>   I have had a friend ask me a question that I am not able to
> answer...  I
> know some of you are scientists and serious collectors that may know this
> information...  When cleaning a mollusk, which way is the least
> painful for
> the animal??  freezing, cooking slowly, or something else...  I would
> great
> appreciate knowing where to find any research in this area as well...
>                      Thanks so much....
>                                  LaVerne
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