What the shell is that?! It's a diamondback terrapin and they are cool as shell. This reptile comes in many different shapes, sizes and patterns. Aptly named for their diamond-like markings, they call coastal estuaries of the northeast and southern U.S. their home. What makes diamondback terrapins uniquely weird, is that they can survive in both fresh water and salt water. They prefer a mixture of both. Like most turtles in the United States (and across the world), they face many threats, includ

That patterned shell might look pretty but some cone snails can deliver a venomous sting strong enough to paralyze or even kill. There’s no antivenom, so if you spot one: don’t touch it. Have you heard of venomous sea snails before? VC: @beckyleeinoki #medical #health #healthtips #marinelife #venomouscreatures #conesnail | Kunal Sood, MD

Ever wondered how shells get their colors and patterns? Watch as Dr. José Leal explains! #sanibel #sanibelisland #shellmuseum #shells #shelling #malacology | Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium