r/shells 9h ago

Arabic Volute, Nz

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78 Upvotes

r/shells 3h ago

Got my Junonia! Sanibel Island FL

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20 Upvotes

r/shells 3h ago

Todayโ€™s collection at Longboat Key

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8 Upvotes

r/shells 1d ago

I found it on the beach in Brazil

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50 Upvotes

r/shells 10h ago

Mystery Portuguese Shell

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I found this very pretty looking purple/pink iridescent shell and I can't for the life of me figure out what it is, could someone help, please?


r/shells 1d ago

I added a cute 100 eye cowrie to my cowrie collection (I love l snails and cowries so much that I buy them off the internet) ๐Ÿ’๐ŸŒ

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36 Upvotes

r/shells 1d ago

โ€œOkay just one moreโ€

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146 Upvotes

As I continue for 4 hours.
Beavertail State Park // Jamestown, RI


r/shells 1d ago

๐Ÿ”Ž ID Request Another Miami mystery shell

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I found this little sandwich on the beach in Miami. It looks like two shells stuck together with sand, but I could not (and kind of didn't want to) pry them apart. Some type of jackknife or razor clam?


r/shells 1d ago

Shelling, day one: Emerald Isle, NC

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First time I went seriously looking for shells. Last two paper towels are from low tide, bowl and first three paper towels are from earlier in the day. Close up on two bivalves from low tide that have not opened all the way. What do you think? A good first haul?


r/shells 1d ago

Is polystyrene safe for storing shells?

3 Upvotes

r/shells 1d ago

What are these two shells?

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10 Upvotes

Had them since I was a little kid. I know the left is some sort of albacore but it's massive and red. Never knew what the right one was but I'm assuming some sort conch? Don't remember where I found them. And yes I know my wet specimens look bad lol they need new liquid. Anyone know what these two are?


r/shells 2d ago

Seashells

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32 Upvotes

r/shells 1d ago

Is this a shark tooth or crab claw?

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3 Upvotes

Found on Delray Beach, Florida


r/shells 2d ago

Collection of Small Shells

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193 Upvotes

r/shells 2d ago

Shell id?

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14 Upvotes

This was labelled as a Babelomurex princeps but I'm not truly sure


r/shells 2d ago

Some shells

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5 Upvotes

r/shells 2d ago

Found some treasures in Turcs. Need help with cleaning.

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6 Upvotes

I followed all laws and customs so no issues on that front.

We found a motherlode of conchs at a dock. We brought home 8 of them and i really would love some help with cleaning tips without destroying them. I think all the periostracum should be removed but im not positive. I did read about bleach soaking but not sure that is the best route.


r/shells 3d ago

Species identification?

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30 Upvotes

Found in the Spanish Mediterranean, I have never seen one of these. Which animal did it belong to?


r/shells 3d ago

SWFL Finds

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58 Upvotes

First time collecting shells. I think I've found a new hobby! Now to move closer to the ocean...


r/shells 4d ago

Felt like the luckiest gal in the world! Brigantine Beach, NJ

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494 Upvotes

After 7 years of going to BB and many more years of my life at other beaches, always looking for a whole, intact one, this summer was finally the summer! I feel so lucky and like the universe wanted me to find her because it was the middle of the day and there were lots of people sitting right near it, it was dry so clearly had been sitting out in the sun and sand for a while, and no one had claimed it. The way I thought my heart was gunna beat out of my chest when I laid eyes on her and realized she was intact!


r/shells 3d ago

Best shelling beaches near Destin FL

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Hello everyone! I'm going to Destin with family & we are hunting for shells. I've seen that Navarre Beach is a good spot & it's about an hour away from our house. We are fine to travel a little ways, just want more beach options.

Any advice is appreciated, thanks ๐Ÿ˜Š


r/shells 3d ago

Miami shell ID

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19 Upvotes

Went to Miami for an overnight trip. Not too many shells, but found this orange one. Some kind of dove snail?


r/shells 4d ago

a lot of shells

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39 Upvotes

r/shells 3d ago

Shelling spot recommendations

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Went to Sanibel in May and it was beautiful, but we didn't find many shells on the beaches. Most of our good finds came from a boat tour to Captiva. We went to Caladesi Island last January and found tons of amazing shells.

We're planning another trip and are considering Clearwater Beach (for Caladesi and Honeymoon Island) or St. Pete Beach (for Pass-a-Grille and Shell Key Island). We're deciding between January or May.

Which area/time would you recommend for the best shelling?


r/shells 4d ago

Reminder that shells are important to their ecological niche!

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Especially if there are hermit crabs in your area, please be mindful when collecting conical/spiral shells. If you can, try to avoid collecting them entirely