Can I pick up hermit shells on the beach

[Ebone]

My hermits(hitch hikers in some cheato) have decided they like many other they needed larger shells, now I need new snails. I live at the beach can I pick up shell on the beach to use for them. I would imagine a vinegar bath would be beneficial?

 

[Mr E Wrasse]

yep i've brought back empty shells from the Philippines before

 

[Squid]

+1 to vinegar bath. I'm pretty sure as long as it's on the beach and not alive you won't need a permit. You may want to check your local laws to be sure though.

 

[saltyphish]

I can't think of any reason why not as long as there are no restrictions on collecting shells where your talking about. The vinegar bath would not hurt either

 

[Ebone]

figured as much, never hurts to ask especially when you try to do something for free that ruins your day...