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KEYS QUEEN CONCH SHELL SEASHELLS STROMBUS OCEAN DECOR
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LOVELY QUEEN CONCH! (Strombus gigas) Did you know that Queen Conchs are a protected species in Florida? Tfore, the shells can only be taken when the animal is gone and if the empty shell is not on a protected reef. This makes getting speciman shells very difficult since one seldom finds the operculum. Within days of the shell becoming empty, it becomes a home for ANY WATER INHABITANT looking for a place to live such as Brittle Stars, Fireworms, Shrimp, etc. Also, the wonderful interior begins to erode. Finding a "PERFECT" QC is a matter of luck and timing. Usually, if I find them in pristine condition, it is because they have just been cleaned out by a Horse Conch. Unfortunately, I HAVE FOUND PLENTY OF LIVE QUEEN CONCH this summer, but no HC. Until last week! I found 3 cleaned out QC's with 2 HC's nearby. I did not take the HC because I want them to continue cleaning QC's for ME! This Queen Conch was found while I was snorkeling in the Atlantic Ocean in about 6-8 foot of water. It had been cleaned out by a predator recently and was still in great shape. Even though the conch animal appeared gone, I still cleaned the shell thoroughly in bleach and water. Notice the great color even after sitting in bleach. I also have to use dental tools to pick off the outside calcium buildup, especially on the spire. I enjoy the process and seeing the perfection of a shell emerge. However, it is a long task. Okay, to specifics. This gorgeous Queen Conch weighs about 2 1/4 pounds. It is approximately 9 1/4" long with a face width of just over 6". The inside is coral going to a creamy-apricot and the lip has a yellow highlight. The entire inside has a wonderful porcelain sheen and feel. This is a full-size, immature conch shell. By that, I mean that it has reached its probable length, but the lip has not finished flaring or thickening. The lip is quite thin and chips easily. The bottom half of the shell has some sweet fluting. The outside of the shell is in good condition. It still has some of its skin attached, but that will eventually drop off as it dries out. The apex is nice, with a few worm canals added for interest. The shell is in wonderful condition and would be a nice addition to any shell collection or marine decor. Remember that this shell came from a rough marine environment. Please study the pictures carefully. This is the shell you will receive. If you need more pictures or have questions, please ask. The bidding on this shell begins at $21.95. Shipping and handling (ebay, paypal, credit cards, boxes, etc.)is $13.95 via FedEx ground with $100 of insurance included. If you are wanting this shipped to Alaska or Hawaii, please check with me before bidding to find out S&H charges. I DO NOT SHIP OUT OF THE U.S PAYMENT IS BY PAYPAL ONLY. PAYMENT BY PAYPAL IS DUE WITHIN 72 HOURS (3 DAYS) FROM AUCTION END. IF I HAVE NOT RECEIVED PAYMENT WITHIN 72 HOURS, YOU WILL BE REPORTED TO EBAY FOR NONPAYMENT AND I WILL RELIST THE ITEM. Thank you for looking at my listing. Feel free to contact me with questions.
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