Perlatus in a Turbo sarmaticus shell

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Perlatus in a Turbo sarmaticus shell

Post by joe84 » Thu Apr 20, 2017 1:20 am

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Had this shell for a year now and someone finally picks it.From what I have read, it doesn't seem popular, but it looks awesome.

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Post by 123AE » Thu Apr 20, 2017 2:23 am

joe84 wrote:Image

Had this shell for a year now and someone finally picks it.From what I have read, it doesn't seem popular, but it looks awesome.


That straw suits the shell great


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Post by GotButterflies » Thu Apr 20, 2017 6:14 am

Wow...that looks stunning!


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Post by Vic Future » Thu Apr 20, 2017 7:42 am

They say those shells are not popular but WOW when a crab picks one its a real stunner!

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Post by Giner13 » Thu Apr 20, 2017 8:43 am

Oh it's beautiful!!!


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Post by HeyItsEggs » Thu Apr 20, 2017 1:01 pm

Gorgeous! May I ask where you got that shell?
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Post by GotButterflies » Thu Apr 20, 2017 2:04 pm

HeyItsEggs wrote:Gorgeous! May I ask where you got that shell?
I have 2 of those shells- purchased them before I knew of the shell guide. My hermits have never looked at them. I have straws also. Hermit crabs are individual creatures- the shell guide just states they are not preferred shells. Image I purchased mine at beach shops, but you can get them online as well.


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Post by HeyItsEggs » Thu Apr 20, 2017 2:08 pm

I wasn't planning on gettin any, just curious.


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Re: Perlatus in a Turbo sarmaticus shell

Post by joe84 » Thu Apr 20, 2017 2:41 pm

HeyItsEggs wrote:Gorgeous! May I ask where you got that shell?
Etsy dealer. Nauticshells I believe?

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Post by aussieJJDude » Thu Apr 20, 2017 7:03 pm

Those shells aren't common due to their weight. However for some crabs they do fancy them. You just have to take loads of pics when they do as it's not s common occurrence so enjoy it while you can.

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Post by Mrygo » Sat Apr 22, 2017 5:57 am

aussieJJDuded wrote:Those shells aren't common due to their weight. However for some crabs they do fancy them. You just have to take loads of pics when they do as it's not s common occurrence so enjoy it while you can.

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Awesome pic. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by soilentgringa » Sat Apr 22, 2017 7:25 pm

I loved my African turbo shells but the polishing made them so thin that they broke easily :(

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Post by erin.leaman » Wed Jun 07, 2017 8:45 am

Beautiful. I think these shells originate in Africa, if I am not mistaken, so it would make sense a strawberry might pick it.

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Post by robinwhiskers » Sun Jun 11, 2017 1:05 pm

That coloration is so beautiful!
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Post by wolfnipplechips » Sun Jun 11, 2017 4:50 pm

Prettiest crab in the prettiest shell! Very cool! 8)
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