Clam footing question

[bn251]

if i place a clam on a rock and would like to move it but it has attached it's foot already can i just pull it off or cut off the foot and will it grow back? or will it hurt the clam enough for it to die?

 

[cranberry]

Be careful of the foot! Do not pull it off, you'll damage the byssal gland and you'll kill the clam. I don't let mine attach to large rocks. But if I HAD to remove one I would cut the threads with a razor. Be careful not to pull on the threads!

 

[bn251]

Originally Posted by Cranberry
http:///forum/post/2800981
Be careful of the foot! Do not pull it off, you'll damage the byssal gland and you'll kill the clam. I don't let mine attach to large rocks. But if I HAD to remove one I would cut the threads with a razor. Be careful not to pull on the threads!
Oh ok, so if i use a razor blade to cut off the foot it will grow back and the clam should be fine?

 

[dplantz]

You could chisel the piece of rock off around it. Be very careful and read alot more before you attemp this!

 

[bn251]

Will do thanks for the replies!

 

[cranberry]

You would be fitting the threads ... not the foot.