I was at my LFS today and was browsing at the snails...I happened to read the tag...and lo and behold...its said

Pomecia Bridge.

Grows to 4+ inches in diameter.

Eats Algae.

just thought Id share this...I got a laugh!!

whats the joke? must be that its NOT a new species?

Bridge. its supposed to be Brigdseii...or something close to that.....

Hey, at least they got close. Somebody's got their snails mixed up, lol. You should correct them.

I agree with airwen, you should correct them.
Well at least it was rather close, there real names are Pomacea bridgesii

hey - sea pets had them labelled as big snails!!

Hehe both the names are funny

Everywhere around here labels every snail as "mysery." What's the big mystery, they're usually canas or brigs.

duh

heather...did you realise you typed MISERY did you mean Mystery?!?!?

Maybe they call them mystery snails because they didnt know what breed they were when pet shops first starting selling them. Also, maybe it's because these snails are illegal in some areas so by classing them as "Mystery Snails" it hides thier true identity.