Aloha Conchers, I have a huge collection of Hawaiian landsnails. Most genus & species now extinct from the islands from the intro of goats(on Ni'ihau), rats, predator snails(Euglantina rosea), man, & now a snail disease most likely carried by birds. Some of my collection has snails from Pilsbry & other noticeable pioneers with copies of permission slips to collect on TH(Territory of Hawaii) land. Back then phone numbers were only 5 digits long. Some of the material has dried mud residue & chalky powder(from Byne's?). Is there a acceptable way of re-cleaning or preserving these rarities without harming the snails? Im too scared to try anything until I consult with someone much more knowledgable in this field. Suggestions? Mahalo! CHRIS:) (Douglas Shelton has done alot arranging the COA in Mobile! Hope to see everyone there!) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [log in to unmask] - a forum for informal discussions on molluscs To leave this list, click on the following web link: http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=conch-l&A=1 Type your email address and name in the appropriate box and click leave the list. ----------------------------------------------------------------------