venomous California Cone Snail (Conus californicus)

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Posted by Chris on February 13, 2004 at 12:24:03:

California Cone Snail (Conus californicus)

This California Cone Snail w/eggs (Conus californicus) which I found in about 25 feet od water at San Clemente Island is venomous. It turns out that they should not be handled even with gloves. They have a venomous harpoon which they use to paralyze and eat fish.

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