Cone snails may appear small and harmless, but some species possess an extremely potent venom used to immobilise prey. Found ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Storms are known to bring lots of different shells onto North Carolina beaches as they stir up the water. And while many of us like to collect shells on the beach, we are looking at ...

Snails seem like slow, unassuming animals until you meet the cone snail. This mollusk packs a punch as one of the most predatory and venomous creatures crawling the seafloor. This YouTube video shows ...

Vacationers are being cautioned to stay vigilant on beach getaways after one woman encountered a shell that housed a highly poisonous creature. Beach trips are a staple of summer vacations, whether ...