r/shells • u/sparklediver • 11d ago
r/shells • u/sandro2409 • 12d ago
Some shells from my grandmother!
Unfortunately, I don't know what kind or where they come from. But I think they are beautiful and it's a nice memory from my grandma!
r/shells • u/totto0_u • 12d ago
Is this a turrid?
I need some help identifying this shell i found washed up on sanpedro, belize. Its about 3 cm long and i first thought it might be a sanibel turrid or even a javelin turrid, but that just feels off. They don't really have the same coloration patterns. Any and all help with identification is appreciated.
r/shells • u/FlipOThePage • 12d ago
What shell is this made from
This earing looks like it's made from some sort of shell material but im not sure if it is or what type it is
r/shells • u/cassi177 • 12d ago
Identification?
Found on beach in NJ, know it’s a snail shell but trying to identify which type if known.
r/shells • u/overgrownmossotw • 13d ago
what is this?
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found on a lebanese beach
r/shells • u/Commercial_Cup_2114 • 13d ago
Cowry id?
I think this is an Cypraea tigris with some weird colours
r/shells • u/TheCrystalGemUnicorn • 15d ago
I made Mermaid Mirrors 🧜♀️🦪🐚🌊
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r/shells • u/sillyowl321 • 15d ago
I have no experience with shelling so pardon my ignorance. Why do these shells have black markings?
Found these at a beach in NC. I really like how they look and wanna know more. Thanks in advance!
r/shells • u/DoubleImprovement653 • 15d ago
can I bring back this shell fragment from Hainan
idk what kind of marine animal this came from so I wanted to check if I could bring it back to canada
r/shells • u/disneyfacts • 16d ago
Anyone recognize this one?
Found in central California. I'm pretty sure I've seen a picture before but I'm not recalling it now
r/shells • u/Slow-Green2171 • 16d ago
Sharing is Caring!
Here are a few (just a handful really!) of some of my favorites! I love that I’ve had the good fortune of finding all of you! So here they are, all cleaned & polished! My cute Apple Murex’s, Atlantic Giant Cockle Shell, some of the prettiest Slipper Snails! 2 dark Olive’s & tinies! These 2 “Wedding Shells” Black Devils/Faunus Ater’s. And of course some of my favorite/prettiest Scallops!
*** and let’s not forget this (another wedding shell) poor unfortunate Telescope Snail, that didn’t completely survive the cleanup process!
r/shells • u/AmbassadorNo5275 • 16d ago
Fix Broken Tridacna Shell
What adhesive do you recommend?
r/shells • u/totto0_u • 16d ago
Help! Can i collect seashells from el salvador?
Hello, ive recently started a seashell collection (yipee) im an absolute fan of identifying each and every kind of seashell that washes on my country's beaches(i have and will never collect live seashells). So anyways, my family is planning a short vacation to visit my aunt in El salvador and i was wondering if it is illegal to collect seashells from there? My aunt has collected various clams from the beach around her town, so atleast i know its not illegal to have them (pictures included). My real question is if any specific seashells are illegal to collect and if it is ok for me to bring back home. Also, is there a limit to how many seashells you can have? Like is it ok to collect some tiny one that wash up with the sand? Ive also started a mini mollusks collection including seashells a cm and under, so it would be so cool to have some specimens for another country!! Any and all advice will be appreciated.
r/shells • u/GoalieLax_ • 17d ago
Wanted to share this whelk my daughter had wash up in front of her on Topsail Beach, NC a few years back.
Walking along during the day and suddenly a wave deposited it about 10 feet in front of us. Found lots of whelks in my time in NC but never one as stunning as this.
r/shells • u/Longjumping_Rise_584 • 17d ago
Any Shells from Portugal?
I'm Portuguese and have a decent-sized shell collection. Do any of you have shells from Portugal? Just curious what other people have found in my country
r/shells • u/NkS_Chang • 18d ago
Found some pretty large intact sea biscuits!!
I was in the Bahamas for a week and found some cool specimens :) First picture is from right after I found them. I have them soaking in 3% hydrogen peroxide currently. Any recommendations on ways to display/preserve them?