It is the "Golden" form of Pomacea bridgesi, however, similar colour forms
are also known of Pomacea canaliculata, the latter  is deeply channeled near
the suture. It has become pests of rice-cultures in Taiwan and elsewhere in
the Far East. Introduced Pomacea are also pests of rice and taro on Hawaii.

Henk K. MIenis

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----- Original Message -----
From: jan neefs <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 9:41 AM
Subject: Re: Interesting "live" molluscs on ebay.


> Hello Bret, the "Ivory snails you mention is an apple snail(I don't know
the
> Latin name though ), a common aquarium snail . They are for sale in every
> aquarium store , at least in The Netherlands .
> I've got them in my fish tank, together with some dwarf Ciclids , and
these
> fishes liked them very much !
> thanks for sharing these snails ,
> Beest regards, Jan Neefs
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bret K. Raines <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 3:48 AM
> Subject: Interesting "live" molluscs on ebay.
>
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I forgot who it was, but someone was looking for "live" molluscs.  I
just
> > noticed some on ebay.  The link is below.  I have no connection to this
> auction,
> > nor do I know who it is auctioning them.  I just thought it was of
> interest.
> > Bret
> >
> > 3 Live IVORY SNAILS
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1324214872
> >
>