LatvianGecko
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How can i sterilize this big shell? I want to put in vivarium as decor or waterfall 
and if you know ,how worth is this shell?
and if you know ,how worth is this shell?
shell-sterilize
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bwoodfield
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Nice conch shell.
Sterilization usually come in the form of heat or chemical. The shell looks quite old so if you're not concerned about the nacre (pearly colouring on the inside) you could boil it. The heat would kill anything in it. Otherwise you could immersing it in a bleach or sodium metabisulphate solution to soak for about an hour. Just make sure you fully rinse it in clean water after so that when you stick your nose inside you can't smell any of the chemical left.
Sterilization usually come in the form of heat or chemical. The shell looks quite old so if you're not concerned about the nacre (pearly colouring on the inside) you could boil it. The heat would kill anything in it. Otherwise you could immersing it in a bleach or sodium metabisulphate solution to soak for about an hour. Just make sure you fully rinse it in clean water after so that when you stick your nose inside you can't smell any of the chemical left.
Riverside Reptiles
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I agree, a 10:1 water:bleach solution should work just fine. Or try putting it in boiling water or an oven.
LatvianGecko
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If i put in boiling water...It may crack?
and...how worth is this shell?
and...how worth is this shell?
Riverside Reptiles
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I have no idea how much the shell is worth. Look on Ebay.com for "conch shell". That should give you some idea of value.
Yes, getting it hot might crack it.
Yes, getting it hot might crack it.
LatvianGecko
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on eaby 5$ i was thinking about 40 $ ah...ok thx )
i was thinking about 40 $ ah...ok thx )