Florida shelling; Negative low-tide shelling at Little Hickory Island. Live tulip encounter!

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Published 2020-11-29
Florida shelling fascinates me. I love finding and identifying all the beautiful shells we have down here in Southwest Florida, and I love it even more when we can meet some of the critters that create the beautiful shells I find. On this walk we are going to see a live tulip and then see him in action under the water. They are quite graceful and dare I say quick for a snail! We'll see a ton of live Florida Fighting Conchs and a live Lightning Whelk, which I haven't come across in a while.

We decided to go shelling on this particular day because I was really hoping I might score a horse conch or some other big shell during the negative low-tide. I did manage to find a whole bunch of live sand dollars and if you'd like to learn a little more about this critters, you can view the video I created all about sand dollars:    • Are Sand Dollars Alive? Learn to tell...  

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All Comments (20)
  • @deblosey811
    My Mom, 88 now, was beachcomber on Guam. She found some beautiful shells. We will be watching this together (from a distance) this week during our visit. Brings back memories for Mom, and she loves reliving moments from the past. Thank you and happy shelling!
  • @mlgauss60435
    "Such a beautiful view!...ok, enough of that, back to shelling" I laughed out loud when you said that! LOL! Loved the video!
  • @artiejohnson703
    I love watching your videos, you make it fun. Just like if we were all there beside you. ❤️
  • @SnowPink90
    Really enjoyed our walk!! What a life living down there having such plentiful beaches full of shells. Pretty awesome!!😊🐬
  • You're a great teacher. I'm learning about the beaches the tides and the shell names, but after watching a ton of your videos, we don't know your name?
  • @danielmaggio772
    The Lace Murex shells keep getting better and better! You’ve been finding so many with incredible color! That’s awesome!
  • I’m glad you gave Little Hickory another try. You found great shells this time. It did not disappoint! Love the alphabet cones.
  • @mitzimorris4746
    So I am here In ft.Myers thanks to you lol Man what a week I have had we have over 500 shells total. 65 conchs, lace, apple, sun rays, shark eyes, tulips, cones, kitten, lion paws and my sun ray venus looks just like yours still hinged together. All that was basically I’m from of our condo. Went to bowman beach got some pretty scallops.I just wanted to thank you I am pretty good at finding them and my husband is even better and hooked I might add. We would know nothing if it wasn’t for you teaching us how to beach comb.😜
  • That beach had so many nice shell varieties......perfect water to be in too ... PERFECT time.......love the tall skinny bird fishing patiently unafraid!
  • @pegbracey4718
    What a fun time, the critters just crack me up when they come out! 🤣
  • Thank you for another great video! Your finds from this trip were absolutely beautiful. Keep the videos coming! We truly enjoy learning from them.
  • Another amazing video. I love shelling. First time I ever seen a snail moving along the bottom. Thanks for sharing
  • @lesamonroe2355
    I love watching your videos I love the way you show us everything its next best thing to being there thank you
  • @sallya.2412
    I absolutely love watching your videos on hunting for these shells. Learning the names and seeing all these beautiful shells. Love it!
  • @maggiemax8065
    Shlumping is a perfect word! Lol what a fantastic day!!
  • @reneeinkona9194
    You found so many nice shells. I never saw that color of Florida fighting conch, the purplish pink one. One day you will get one for your collection, I know it. Thanks for taking the time to share these shelling trips with us. You live in a beautiful place!
  • Absolutely love your commentary and how you always add something new to learn about the shells you find! Well done!
  • @lindarichie2585
    Love the go pro shots of the snails 🐌 moving in the sand ! Great videos that u produce ! Love watching and thanks for taking care of our environment ( trash picking ) I’m with you on that always!