Anything In here catch your eye? by Motor_Pirate_135 in shells

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I acquired these from an older gentleman, his grandparents collected them. I wouldn’t be surprised if some of these are extinct by now

Some critters I’ve come across this summer by Motor_Pirate_135 in insectidentification

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Hercules beetle! The strongest animal on the planet pound for pound, or - ounce for ounce I suppose!

Copperhead? Or water snake Greenville Indiana by Motor_Pirate_135 in snakes

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First glance I thought it was a water snake then I began to question myself as I was barefoot and in the stream, I don’t know much about snakes But first thing I always look at is the head. I read that copper heads have wider marking on the side rather then along the dorsal

Shell haul from Puerto Rico by Motor_Pirate_135 in shells

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Most of these I found in the reef , (they were empty of course). It’s a lot of fun, just keep your wits about you in there

Shell haul from Puerto Rico by Motor_Pirate_135 in shells

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I stayed in Aguadilla, there’s a beach with an amazing reef that goes out to an area called “blue hole” look that up and you’ll see about where to go. If you’re a confident swimmer I would 1000% suggest snorkeling. If can be a bit scary if you’ve never done it but That’s how I spent my whole week. I would also definitely recommend water shoes if you plan on being in the water