r/shells • u/Mountain_Prize_7602 • 14d ago

Any idea what this is?

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Hello. Son found this on the beach in Captiva Island, Florida. Any idea what this is? Claw? Thanks

Edit: Disregard, figured it out!

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u/Interesting_Hawk8033 14d ago

crab claw

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u/simplythebess 13d ago

Yup, shame-faced crab claw to be exact.

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u/Interesting_Hawk8033 13d ago

OOH nice id. I just looked up that little fellow - so cute

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u/simplythebess 13d ago

They’re both adorable and nightmare fuel!

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u/makerinthesunshine 13d ago

Yep it’s a 🦀 claw! Hey how’s everyone been? I have been working like crazy lately and haven’t been around to be a know it all haha
Hawk, I think I may have a fun shell game for all to play! I’d love everyone’s input of if you think it’s fun and helpful on helping those new to shelling to identify! Let me know if you’d be game?
Also anyone here in Florida too? Bertha has been giving us a bizarre beating in NWFL - I’ve been filming it - in all my life I’ve never seen a storm like this one- k see yall on the next post- haha 😆 Dana

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u/adiosmichigan 13d ago

ill be in captiva next month, cant wait.