How long does it take Pinched Mantle to kill?

[Malibu361]

Just curious my clam has been a little shriveled in one corner (kinda like old lettuce)but its been awhile it still is making shell ,opens and closes with the same quickness....could it be something else?

 

[tosiek]

got a picture? Its probably pinched mantle. Check clamsdirect.com and read up. Follow the directions on freshwater dipping the clam once you made sure its pinched mantle.

Pinched mantle can take a day or two to a few weeks. And you can battle it for a few months of FW dips if it keeps coming back. Its a bacterial attack on the clam.

 

[Malibu361]

I wish I had a camera that would take good shots but it will look like crap...I noticed it a few weeks ago but other than the small shrivel spot it looks other wise healthy and fully extended ...I will try clams direct thanks ,Sal

 

[tosiek]

Yeah it will look all healthy one day with just a small spot and then wake up the next to a empty clam shell. Be careful malibu. Don't let it sit too long.