Chinese Mystery Snails – what you need to know and how to report
- They are an invasive species that is spreading through Haliburton County Lakes
- They are harmful to our lakes and have a number of negative effects
a. Taking food away from our fish
b. May lead to increased algal blooms
c. Affect recreation such as swimming - They reproduce rapidly – one female can produce 27-33 young per year
- Typical distribution is 16 per 1 square metre
- Highest distribution is soft, mucky or silty soil
a. In both shallow and deep water - How to identify – see attached
- Where to report –
a. submit photos via email [email protected]
i. cc C.H.A.
b. report also to https://www.eddmaps.org/ontario/
i. be prepared with location including address and latitude and longitude
ii. also have your photos ready
c. if email/internet is not an option you can also call the Invading Species Hotline at 1-800-563-7711 between 9 and 5 weekdays - More info – https://www.eddmaps.org/ontario/Species/subject.cfm?sub=59309 The CHA are planning a webinar with an expert which we will announce soon
