There have been documented instances of a "snail" losing its shell. See: HTTP://home.sprynet.com/sprynet/wfrank/snail.htm I would like to know of other known instances that this has happened. Thanks in advance! Bill Frank 1865 Debutante Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32246-8645 Phone/FAX: (904) 724-5326 [log in to unmask] [log in to unmask] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Visit the Jacksonville Shell Club Home Page at: http://home.sprynet.com/sprynet/wfrank/jacksonv.htm