With the summer holidays approaching, many will be looking forward to going abroad. But you should be careful when picking up ...

BEACHGOERS are being urged not to pick up a certain type of shell as its venom can cause instant paralysis – or even death. Cone snails’ shells are narrow at the base and wide at the opposite ...

If you go down to the beach for a spot of rock pooling this summer, just be mindful of exactly which species you might come ...

She held it for about 30 seconds before noticing something inside: a live cone snail. Taken aback, Rawls replaced the shell in the water. She posted a few TikTok videos showing her misstep.

Beach visitors are being warned not to touch or pick up a particular type of shell known as the cone snail, as its venom is powerful enough to cause instant paralysis and, in severe cases, even death.

After her online search, she discovered that the cone snail is considered the most dangerous shell in the world. While the shell itself is harmless, the real danger lies in the sting of the venomous ...

Lifestyle Beach visitor accidentally picks up shell of venomous snail that can kill a human in moments Venomous marine predator can cause paralysis and death, with woman admitting to days of panic ...

A woman has urged people to be careful when picking shells up on the beach after she says she nearly died after picking up a ...

If it’s a cone, leave it alone — that’s what Beckylee Rawls learned after she went to the beach and held death in her hand last week.

While the sting from smaller cone snails might be comparable to that of a bee or hornet, there are more dangerous varieties, such as the marbled cone snail, which can induce severe symptoms ...