Assassin Snail – Anentome helena

Assassin Snail £4.19 The Assassin Snail – Anentome helena is a small carnivorous species that’s been a popular choice of pest control for many years. These snails make a good substitute for certain species of fish that are often chosen for their snail eating habits, but often turn out to be inappropriate for the tank they’re intended for. These snails spend much of their time resting in the sand substrate and searching for food with the help of their sensitive proboscis, which picks up the scent of food over long distances. Once food is detected, the snails are surprisingly fast at getting to it. This snail bears an attractive pattern of yellow and brown stripes.