Some questions by a beginner...

[pilsbryi]

Dear Crisboo

There is no problem using bleach. 1/3 bleach for 2/3 clean water ; 1-2 days and take out the shells. Let them dry and if they have calcar on it with patiente take out the attachments. At the end if they have operculum put the cotton inside the empty shell and glue on the operc. You can put some natural oil ( babys oil or coconut ). The shells will appear to much brilliant at the beginning; then after a week or so they will present a normal bright. This procedure prevents the colors to fade away and then you`ll have a spoiled shell .

Avoid the moisture and hot . Cold and dry places are the best to preserve. Direct sunlight it is dangerous, so keep them away inside drawers.

When you catch a shell try to put all the info avaiable. day /year ; habitat ; how you caught .

 Kind regards

pilsbryi