White Milk Rabbit Snail (Tylomelania sp.)
The White Milk Rabbit Snail is an exotic freshwater snail from Sulawesi, Indonesia, known for its striking pale body coloration and elegant spiral shell. With the characteristic “rabbit-face” tentacles of rabbit snails and a light, milky body tone contrasted by darker shell spirals or subtle shell patterns, this snail adds a serene yet eye-catching presence to planted or community aquariums. As with other rabbit snails, it reproduces slowly, is peaceful, and grows to a substantial size—making it a standout choice for invertebrate-focused tanks.
💛 Distinctive Appearance
White Milk Rabbit Snails showcase a soft off-white to creamy body tone with the long rabbit-like facial extensions that define the genus. The shell tends to be elongated and spiral, usually darker (brown or charcoal) and offering strong contrast to the pale body. Their top-whorl shape is elegant, and their gentle, methodical movement makes them a graceful inhabitant of the aquarium.
Appearance & Traits
- 🐇 Long, rabbit-like facial extensions and an elongated spiral shell
- 💛 Body coloration: pale cream to milky white, offering high contrast against the shell
- 🧡 Shell coloration: often dark brown or charcoal, sometimes with faint patterning or lighter spirals
- 📏 Adult size: typically ~3–4 inches (≈7.5–10 cm) when mature (depending on species and care)
Packaging & Size
All Rabbit Snails are sold individually and are generally juvenile to sub-adult size (≈1.5–2.5 inches). The White Milk Rabbit Snail will continue to grow in size and deepen in shell character as it matures.
Care & Tank Setup
Minimum tank size: 10 gallons for a single snail, though a 20+ gallon setup is recommended for long-term health and proper environment.
Substrate & decor: Provide soft sand or fine gravel, driftwood, and rock structures for grazing surfaces and burrowing comfort.
- Temperature: 76–84 °F (24–29 °C)
- pH: 7.2–8.5
- KH: 4–10 dKH
- GH: 6–12 dGH
- TDS: ~150-250 ppm
They thrive in mineral-rich and stable water conditions. Peaceful tankmates such as shrimp, small community fish, and other invertebrates are ideal. Avoid housing with aggressive fish or fish that nip at snail bodies.
Diet
The White Milk Rabbit Snail grazes naturally on algae, detritus and biofilm—but to maintain optimal health and coloration, supplement with sinking algae wafers, blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach, kale), and calcium-rich foods (e.g., cuttlebone fragments or calcium powder) to support shell integrity. Feed sparingly to maintain water quality.
Lifespan
With stable conditions and proper diet, White Milk Rabbit Snails can live **2–4 years**, sometimes longer in well-maintained aquariums.
📦 Live Arrival Guarantee
All live snails are guaranteed to arrive healthy and active. If there is a DOA (Dead on Arrival), please:
- 📸 Submit photos/videos of the unopened package clearly showing the deceased snail
- ⏰ Report within 1 hour of delivery to our support email
- ⚠️ Refunds or replacements available (excluding shipping cost)
Shipping costs are non-refundable. While we cannot be responsible for delays or lost packages, we’ll work with you to resolve any issue. Please allow 2-3 business days for claim processing.
🚚 Shipping Schedule
- We ship Monday through Wednesday to minimise weekend transit delays
- No order minimums — available year-round when weather permits
- Heat/cold packs included when temperatures exceed ~85 °F or fall below ~40 °F
- If special handling is needed (e.g., extreme weather), contact us so we can accommodate — your snail’s safety is our priority!
⚠️ Note
Please ensure your aquarium meets the recommended conditions prior to purchase. We cannot be responsible for losses due to poor water quality, incompatible tankmates, or improper acclimation. If you need help with care or setup, our team is happy to assist you!
