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What is this??

Gonzo

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Went tide-pooling today in Elk (near Mendocino) and found the usual Nem's and sea stars. However, I came across this guy and had NO idea what it was/is.

Looking from top: About 12 inches long, semi-solid dark red outer "shell", and no eyes (that I could see).
Looking from underneath: snail mouth, smooth snail body, and what looked like dozens of sea star "fingers" hidden on the sides next to his body.

Strangest thing I've seen since this morning when I looked in the mirror. ha!

Thanks for the help.

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Looks like you are ready to chomp down on whatever it is:)
A sea cucumber?
I am thinking of doing the same thing to set up a cold water tank outside with a girabaldi damsel.
Did you collect anything while out there?
 
OMG!
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Usually after a day or two after handling this you will notice a rash.
Things will start to get worse for you after that.
I am so sorry.
Set up the trust, write the will. Make haste!
 
euod said:
Looks like you are ready to chomp down on whatever it is:)
A sea cucumber?
I am thinking of doing the same thing to set up a cold water tank outside with a girabaldi damsel.
Did you collect anything while out there?
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Girabaldi are fine to keep in semi tropical and even tropical tanks given the only legal ones are from south of the border. Our state fish is protected from collection.
 
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