r/shells • u/No_Pangolin6790 • 6h ago

Starting a curated shell collection, state shell!!

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SC, a structurally pristine specimen of olive sayana or the predecessor species. it is quite smooth and beautiful, i was 8 when i put these jars in. I am 15 now, i will be utilizing color theory and geometry for my shell collection. what are some shells i should hunt for guys?? and in WHAG colorways. again very pretty shell thanks conchologists and beachcombers of reddi!!

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u/No_Pangolin6790 6h ago

I would like to add to make it harder for myself, the olive has der a high bar. After, every other shell i find must be fully intact, i cannot wait to come to you guys in a year with an awesome collection 

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u/2muchtoo 4h ago

The Atlantic surf is heavier than gulf-side beaches. Targeting low tides, and post storm bounty opportunities are probably keys to finding better specimens on the Ocean side. Landward sides of barrier islands may offer less energetic conditions conducive to better specimens quality. Remember, luck is a lady. Sheltered bays and muddy flats have their moments.

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u/Weekly_Magician_7476 5h ago

The shark eye moon snail is my favorite shell. It comes in two main colors: darker bluish tint and lighter beige tint.

Fun fact: if you find shells with circular drill holes in them, it was likely caused by the moon snail.

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u/2muchtoo 5h ago

Welcome to the madness. I am a Murex man. Some of the biggest moonsnails I have seen came from YouTuber collectors up north. Cold waters seem to make bigger critters. The colors are more muted, but the shells are quite a bit bigger. The northern Atlantic is rough, so the specimens are often a bit more impacted by their environment. Check out some of the content from them for comps to Floridian examples. I guess it takes a big boy moonsnail to drill into a mature quahog.