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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Ray/Jen_Reefin, Apr 7, 2016.

  1. Apr 7, 2016 #1
    Ray/Jen_Reefin Davenport, IA

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    So we were walking the beach on the Gulf of Mexico and seen tons of shells, but what was odd was this skeleton?
    Thinking a type off EEL.?

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  2. Apr 7, 2016 #2
    BrandonD32 Coralville, IA

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    The Gulf has roughly 30 Eel species so that is a good possibility. Especially with the vast hypoxic zone there is a lot of die off. I would say that is the most logical guess. Some sort of aquatic snake or coastal snake is also a possibility, but far less likely.
     
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    DangerJ Des Moines, IA

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    Those are egg cases for the lightning whelk :)

    Are you on Sanibel???

    They're also called mermaid's necklace
     
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    Ray/Jen_Reefin Davenport, IA

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    BrandonD32 Coralville, IA

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    I should've looked at the picture more closely. That is definitely what it is!
     
  6. Apr 8, 2016 #6
    Ray/Jen_Reefin Davenport, IA

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    We are in Belleair beach area . 5 mins away from clearwater.
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    After looking deep into it. They have a bead of water in the cracks. With a red something in the bead.
     

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