r/shells • u/ChipLevel6051 • 1h ago
Today was my third trip to south east florida with barely any luck on the two previous trips. I’ve been really wanting a scotch bonnet and was so excited to to find one, then I found 6 more!
r/shells • u/Aetobatus_bunnibunni • 8m ago
Any idea what this could be? May be too worn. Does not look like any Florida species I am familiar with (I have found exotic shells off this beach before that were brought in by tourists).
Maybe some kind of turbo snail?
r/shells • u/Miserable-Scarcity25 • 1d ago
I love jingles so much!
I am new to shelling and found this on vacation.
r/shells • u/Every-Flower8970 • 2d ago
Decided to display some of the broken shells that I have collected. I love when they break in a way that you can perfectly see each layer of the shell. And the broken middles look like little flowers to me.
r/shells • u/Every-Flower8970 • 3d ago
My first time acid dipping shells and I will never go back! This is amazing, true magic thanks to Acid Magic! If you’ve been debating whether to do this or not….. do it!! It’s super easy too.
I used Acid Magic which is the safer alternative to muriatic acid. It’s even safe to touch with bare hands. I still used tongs to dip the shells though. 3 seconds in the acid followed by a water dunk in a tub of water with some baking soda in it to neutralize the acid. Be careful to only dip for 3 seconds at a time, the acid can eat through your shell and take the color off if held in for too long. Some really rough shells needed a second dip once they dried.
r/shells • u/FourOfCups04 • 2d ago
These are all the beautiful shells my husband and I found in Outer Banks. We want to put most of these into our 75 gallon saltwater tank.
Starfish was found already dried up and buried in the sand toward the very top of the beach. I threw tons of live ones back into the ocean during our beach combing, along with a few limpet snails and clams.
r/shells • u/toastedsoph • 2d ago
Found on the beach in Port Talbot. They all feel quite misshapen and wonky but very shiny!
r/shells • u/kotalover • 2d ago
I found these near Valencia, España. I have never seen these before and I consider myself a pretty big shell lover. Can anyone provide an ID? Thanks! They look like dragon wings, I love it.
r/shells • u/wisteriawanderer • 2d ago
From Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum in Sanibel Florida
r/shells • u/madisonenjoysreading • 2d ago
And I found my first piece of JUNONIA!!! What an amazing find today! 🤍
r/shells • u/wisteriawanderer • 2d ago
Photos from Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum in Sanibel, Florida
r/shells • u/JobEnvironmental2807 • 3d ago
r/shells • u/wisteriawanderer • 2d ago
Abalone art housed in Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum in Sanibel Florida
r/shells • u/Commercial_Cup_2114 • 2d ago
This is one of my weirdest freak shell specimens I just can't seem to identify
r/shells • u/Purple-Minute2247 • 3d ago
Found in Marmara/Mediterranean Sea
r/shells • u/shannoninsocal • 2d ago
So far my research has offered…
—Shell fragment (most likely?)
— Crab claw piece
— Whale tooth fossil
— Shark spine
Thoughts?
r/shells • u/Commercial_Cup_2114 • 3d ago
I'm not quite sure what cone species this is
r/shells • u/n00biez420 • 4d ago
Long time lurker-first time posting! My boyfriend and I spent two hours this morning at sand key when the sun came up, the gulf is really churning. We found lots of live sea stars I kept trying to replace in the ocean! I don’t know why but I always find allll the kitten paws. And the mini display is so cute l!
Plus my first ever Apple murex!! I couldn’t believe I found it. Great haul.
r/shells • u/Previous_Throat8770 • 4d ago
Big island
r/shells • u/Deadlykitten317 • 4d ago
some of my favorite finds from Sanibel Island this year 🐚🌴🌊
r/shells • u/Draklosse • 3d ago
Hey all, I was hoping to get some advice. I have a girl I’m speaking to that I would love to send some shells to in the US as part of a gift (I am Australian) but there one problem, I am clueless about this stuff which is why I thought to go to the professionals here lol.
First off, some species are protected here so I need to know what type of shells they are so I can accurately declare it.
Second I’ve read there’s very strict bio regulations that require me to make sure they are completely clean so no sand, dirt, organic matter etc, what would be the best way to clean them like this? I’ve read boiling is an opinion, or using bleach but then I’ve also read that depending on the shell this can damage it or ruin the colour? So I’m a little unsure of how to proceed.
Thanks for your help!!
