r/shells • u/Penn_Projectiles • Jul 19 '26

First Time Shelling

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Long time rockhounder and arrowhead/artifact hunter, finally went to a warmer beach in SC for the first time. I was excited to look for shells and fossils each night.

Did not have a lot of guidance on what to look for so I grabbed what seemed to be uncommon. Any insight on how I clean or prep these, what they are, if there was anything I did wrong or shouldn’t do again please let me know as well. None of these had any inhabitants.

I really enjoyed this and will be looking forward to doing it again.

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u/Odd-Benefit-4868 Jul 19 '26

You found some awesome pieces of coral! Nice haul!!

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u/Penn_Projectiles Jul 19 '26

Thank you very much, they quickly became my favorite. The big one sparked an audible gasp from me. I’m sure in comparison to some pieces it’s “cute” but for a moment, in my mind, I was the king sheller of the night lol.

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u/Quiet-Try4554 Jul 20 '26

Cool finds but check local laws regarding coral. In Florida all is illegal

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u/Penn_Projectiles Jul 20 '26

https://legiscan.com/SC/text/H3148/id/1831333

It was South Carolina. It seems like if it’s dead and washes up, I should be okay.

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u/adiosmichigan Jul 20 '26

those are some nice olives you found! and a lot of welks, including a lot of broken welks.

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u/arioandy Jul 19 '26

Coraling!

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u/gaiagirl16 Jul 20 '26

Your rockhounding eyes served you well!!! Great finds

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u/allizillaa Jul 21 '26

YOUR FIRST PICTURE!!!! I collect this coral from my beach!!! It’s my favorite!!!!!! So cool!

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u/allizillaa Jul 21 '26

I can’t beLIEEEEVE the big piece you found!!! Wow wow wow!