Anyone know what this snail is or if it's reef safe?

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This must have come in on a frag I bought. I couldn't find a match online and am wondering if it is reef safe. Some kind of periwinkle maybe. About 1/2 inch long.

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This must have come in on a frag I bought. I couldn't find a match online and am wondering if it is reef safe. Some kind of periwinkle maybe. About 1/2 inch long.

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It is a whelk snail and not reef safe. It will eat other snails and more
 

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