Nature enthusiasts exploring a quiet marsh in Manatee County, Florida, were stunned when they spotted a brilliant gold apple ...

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 ...

Viral TikTok shows woman’s panic in Japan after she handled the shell of one of the world’s deadliest snails. Cone snails use harpoon-like teeth to inject venom that immobilizes their victims ...

The beaches with the best shells are brimming with natural treasures. It's time for a visit. A beach day? (S)hell yeah! Everyone has their own idea of the perfect travel souvenir—some pocket postcards ...

"I'm grateful for whatever reason the snail did not sting me and to have this second chance," Beckylee Rawls told Newsweek ...

The ocean is filled with a ton of eye-catching creatures, and more than a few of the animals that fall under that umbrella can kill you. That includes the cone snail one woman picked up while ...

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.

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.

Snail hibernation, scientifically known as estivation or dormancy, is a fascinating survival mechanism that allows these mollusks to endure unfavorable environmental conditions. Unlike mammals that ...