Moving a clam

[musty baby]

I have a crocea and I'd like to move it off of a large, flat rock. It is, of course, attached. Just wondered if there was any way to coax it toward unattaching itself. I definitely don't want to hurt the clam, just would like to move it (if possible).

 

[ROB2005]

Sometimes moving them around can stress them out as they are usually more happy being still if you know what I mean. If you really must move him, slightly tilt him and look for the byssus threads that attach him. With a very sharp blade carefully cut the threads near the rock, not near the clam, and that should detach him safely.

 

[aaron L]

Just start moving it from side to side slowly and it will release it self after a few minutes

 

[a4twenty]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11065116#post11065116 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by aaron L
Just start moving it from side to side slowly and it will release it self after a few minutes

that can seriously hurt the clam, rob2005 has the right idea.