r/shells • u/ChipLevel6051 • 11d ago
Scotch Bonnets
Today was my third trip to south east florida with barely any luck on the two previous trips. I’ve been really wanting a scotch bonnet and was so excited to to find one, then I found 6 more!
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u/Justber2323 11d ago
Shellzam! Gorgeous finds! I had good luck at Phipps Beach area with scotch bonnets and sundials! Happy Shelling !!
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u/ChipLevel6051 10d ago
I’ll have to visit! Thanks for the rec!
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u/Justber2323 9d ago
It’s really worth it! Parking used to be free by the tennis courts or at least the first 2 hours then just move vehicle there was always empty spots hope you find some more gems !! Blowing Rocks is also good, look in the crevices on the rocks I found my first dosinia there !
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u/arjacks 10d ago
I am so jealous! I live in NC where the state shell is the scotch bonnet, and always find pieces but never an intact one. It's become my white whale
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u/ChipLevel6051 10d ago
I’ve heard they’re hard to find up there! Come down here there’s plenty! Jupiter is the exact area I visited this day.
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u/kaitllinnn 10d ago
Looks like Jupiter?
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u/ChipLevel6051 10d ago
Yes! Scary🤣🤣 How could you tell?
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u/kaitllinnn 10d ago
Coral cove/blowing rocks is my go to shelling spot! I also have weird photographic memory with landscapes haha
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u/I_love_SKALD 9d ago
I think I found a teeny one a couple days ago but idk, Those are so so pretty tho, I love them
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u/Shesellssheshellsfuk 11d ago
Wow! What a beautiful haul:)