- Contact information
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For information on Lakes in Wisconsin, contact:
- DNR Lake
Division of Water
Bureau of Water Quality
- Aquatic Invasive Species Contacts
Chinese Mystery Snail - Squaw Lake
- Status
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Verified
- Date First Found
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12/31/2004
- Location First Found
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The P.L. was scattered along the south facing shoreline between the following address: 13765 to 13800 Squaw Lake Point Road . One of the property owners came out and talked with Sam and I as we were collecting samples. Ironically, her husband, Robert Sundell, is Squaw Lakes CLMN volunteer. In addition, he was not home because he was attending an aquatic AIS plant ID class with Sandy Wickman. We provided Mrs. Sundell with a P.L. education and left her with Michele's business card.
- Latitude and Longitude
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45.879662,
-89.996831
- Original Extent
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A Few Plants
About
Chinese Mystery Snails
Chinese mystery snails and banded mystery snails are non-native snails that have been found in numerous Wisconsin lakes. There is not a lot yet known about these species, however, it appears that they have a negative effect on native snail populations. The mystery snail's large size and hard operculum (a trap door cover which protects the soft flesh inside), and their thick hard shell make them less edible by predators such as rusty crayfish.