LTA, open & closed pics

[davocean]

After seeing a few noob nem owners tripping on seeing their nem closed up when lights are off I decided to throw some pics up to show how nems can close, or stretch out.
Open, my LTA is about 20"

When lights are off, they shrink or close up.
How small or tight varies, this is the tightest(about tennis ball size)

 

[kirkland]

Beautiful LTA!

 

[davocean]

Thanks, I have a sebae also(avatar) but it doesn't close up as small as my LTA.
It's funny how different they are.
My LTA spooks real easy, and closes or withdraws at the slightest disturbance, even a falling snail might trigger her.
My sebae though, I can totally manhandle/lift her or whatever when cleaning tank w/out a flinch.