Can anyone please help id this

trebzyy · May 25, 2021

gentlefish · May 25, 2021

It looks like a cowrie snail. They would have a mantle that they can protrude over their shell. Keeps the shell nice and shiny. I could not tell you which one. They come in beneficial as the money ring cowrie, though there are others that are not desirable. Do you have a shot onto the shell?

Zer0 · May 25, 2021

Whoa is it really orange colored like that? I’ve never seen one like that

DannoOMG · May 25, 2021

I hope it isn't a bad pest. That thing is gnarly looking.

We have a tiger cowrie at work. He makes big tracks in the sand.

ChiCity · May 25, 2021

that is a rare color for cowries…
golden cowrie is what i believe you have.

glennkaufman · May 25, 2021

Nice color!

nanonøkk · May 25, 2021

i agree with @ChiCity looks like a golden cowrie but if you want a 100% id then i’d like try and touch the shell or blast it with a turkey baster to have it close it’s mantle so you can get a picture of the shell

Campfiregirl · May 25, 2021

This is wicked cool!!!

trebzyy · May 25, 2021

Thanks heaps everyone. I will get more pictures tonight

vetteguy53081 · May 25, 2021

Havent seen these in years !! Often used for jewelry in the pacific, can reach 4" in size.

gentlefish · May 25, 2021

Is this a honey cowrie? Never seen one before!

gentlefish · May 25, 2021

How do you feel about this?

Reefer Reboot · May 25, 2021

From the initial two photos, I would guess it is either a Tiger Cowrie (Cypraea tigris) or a Panther Cowrie (Cypraea pantherina). Judging by the slots in the weir, it looks to be very small so it could have sub adult coloring yet. Can you pull it out and put it in a cup of water to get pictures with and without the mantle extended?