{Sth}Natural Luhu shells of the conch family with a beautiful orange / pink opening. Sourced from approved Indo-Pacific sources for crafts, jewellery and interior/exterior decoration.
Price shown per 700g pack

Shell Count: Approximately 35 shells per pack.

Shell size: 40-50mm long

Description & Application:
Natural shells of the conch family with a beautiful orange / pink opening. Sourced from approved Indo-Pacific sources for crafts, jewellery and interior/exterior decoration.

Background: True conch species are salt water snails which vary in size from small to very large.

Most species live on warm sandy bottoms in tropical waters in Indo-Pacific Oceans, and many are economicaly important as food sources. The animal inside the shell is eaten, either raw like oysters, steamed or stir fried.

Conch Shells in History: In Mayan art large conches were used as paint and ink holders for scribes, as bugles and hand weapons.

Safety Information: not suitable for children under 36 months as the shells may present a choking hazard.

Classification: Strawberry or Tiger Conch Conomurex Luhuanus Linne