​​Do you have to go to the beach to find shells? I will show you where I found a bucket of shells!

I love the way you say “ Let’s go to the beach”, so you threw me when you said, “Let’s go to the marsh”.

I’m 73 years old but still love to learn. Thanks for taking us on your adventure. Love seeing all the treasures. Thanks again.

I have a confession.😞 I took shells from my back yard when I couldn't make it to the beach. I was embarrassed until I saw your land shelling video today. Thanks for sharing without shame!😊

Great video on a new Shelling adventure. I’ve lived in Florida my entire life and never thought about alligators in freshwater until November 2020. Since then,I stay far away from the boat docks And waters edge. If there is a raised platform to stand on, I’ll look in the water from there. Every time my son goes fishing, he brings me home, apples snails, and ram head shells. I’m going to make him watch this video so he can see the long pointy ones that you found.

This is sooo fun. Any treasure hunting is awesome. I would watch you pick up driveway pebbles honestly.

I can always count on you to teach me something new! This was an amazing journey! And the finished shell bowl was magnificent. If i were to go to that marsh in non-winter months, i would wear tall boots, long pants tucked in, shirt sleeves, hat, and bug spray. One time I hiked through some marshy fields in shorts and hiking boots, sleeveless top; i was bird watching. Saw green heron, great blue heron, snowy egret, wood ducks (they are lovely), all kinds of warblers, indigo bunting (a bucket list bird for me), rales, gold finches, and more. I returned to my hotel room, bathed and ordered room service. Drying off I found ticks in places you never want to have ticks! So i learned my lesson. I now dress covering everything i can, then spray my entire body with bug spray. Then i go out and have fun. Bird watching is my wheelhouse but i will now add shells to my collecting! All thanks to you, Sharmon!! It's exciting watching you get excited.

Nice side quest! Brings back memories of the Florida Master Naturalist Program! Keep surprising us. I love it.

There's a woman on Etsy that collects and paints the apple snails with gorgeous intricate patterns

Well that was different. I have to say that there is no way on Gods green earth you would get me within 20 miles of inland waters in Florida: nope, neigh, nada ain’t ever gonna happen. Too many teeth for my liking thank you 🙀Lovely shells though. The curly ones are a bit like an ammonite fossil. We get lots of those where I live as we are part of the dinosaur coast. Loved the nacre covered shells too. Hugs and please stay away from the nice cuddly alligators!! Stay safe xx

Hello. Good Evening 😊😊Happy Shelling Sunday 😊😊Happy Mother's Day 😊😊

I think this is the first time I've seen a video here. I went a couple of years ago. Got a bucket full of the various types. They clean up and display nice.

Dear Sharmon, That was quite a different experience. To be honest, I'm more a sea girl than a marsh girl. We have plenty of marshes in the Netherlands, but there are no shells like you've found. And thank goodness we've not to worry for snappy alligators. 😅 I really love those rams horns snails. They look a lot like the ammonite fossils. And the apple snails, well, they are to brown and a bit boring to my liking. But the nacre on the clams is stunning! All in all quite a different shelling! But I get your enthusiasm! Can't wait what you will post on Patreon! I hope you have a wonderful week, filled with happiness and joy! Sending you lots of love and hugs from the Netherlands, xoxo ❤, Ilona

During the portion when you were talking about a clam shell that you didn’t like and wouldn’t collect, it actually was the invasive asiatic clam. I heard you refer to the other “clams” correctly as mussels, which reproduce differently from clams in that they release their larvae to parasitize the gills of fish or other aquatic organisms before they drop off to mature. I used to work for the Missouri Department of Conservation and have a large collection of freshwater mussels.

I’ve been collecting apple snails also. My go to is Venetian Garden in Leesburg. Apparently, with the help of your knowledge I’ve learned most of the snails are the large invasive type. I’ve met people who collect them to make wind chimes. I’m impressed how smooth the interior compartment housing the snail is. Makes perfect sense. I coat clear fingernail polish on the shell and stick an air plant in it. Looks so pretty.

That was fun!!! I really liked seeing something totally different! I had no idea there were that many freshwater shells! They are really pretty! ❤

That was very interesting Sharmon, thank you! Have an awesome week!

That was a fun adventure!!! It was making me nervous with you by the water! LOL I was glad no hungry alligators popped out or snakes. Im so scared of snakes. You? Love the shells! Have a good week. See you Sunday! XOXO

Wow this was episode was so cool! Going into a new environment for new shells took shell hunting to a whole new level for me. Of course there are 'land' shells! And the variety is fascinating! Especially learning about the differences in the shell anatomy or structure of those different apple snails. Loved your talk about the Snail Kite. Can't believe how fast their beaks changed to their new prey. Wonderful video!

Loved it!

Gorgeous shells!!! ❤❤❤