The Cone snail. Another good reason why not touching or taking anything from the Reef is important: that pretty little shell might actually be a Cone snail. These snails may look harmless but they pack a defensive venomous punch. Some cone snail species produce conotoxins that can paralyse or kill a human within hours, and their venom is delivered via a harpoon-like tooth, and there is no antivenom. Don’t worry, you won’t even know they are there when snorkelling or diving as they just chill on

Live cone shells can be deadly 😳 Save and read below ⬇️ . Always be sure to pick up cone shells from the top of the shell slowly if you're unsure if they're alive. . Wear gloves if you have them and if you do realize they are alive, put them back where you found them immediately. . The cone shells in Florida are not deadly, however their sting can be extremely painful, so don't take a chance. Some cone shells in the Pacific can be fatal in a matter of minutes so it's important to know this. . I