Conus Capitaneus shell
Indian Ocean
4-5.5cm
Conus Capitaneus shell from Indian Ocean
Like all cones, it is poisonous but its injection, although painful, is not dangerous for man.
As with all other species of vermivorous cones, their very small inoculating apparatus delivers only too little venom. It is highly recommended not to handle it, you would receive a slight discharge.
Size averages of the shell: 4-5cm usually quite small
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Origin: Indo-Pacific
There are always broken or missing picks
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Orange lace sea fan on a base
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Mounted on a turned and patinated wooden base, 19th century style
Conus Capitaneus shell
Indian Ocean
4-5.5cm
