James and anyone else interested,
        In the Pensacola area the moon snails should be relatively easy to find at
Ft. Pickens and the surrounding area.  The appear to be most active at low
tide and especially so during the warmer months.  You will find the hunting
easier in the quieter waters of the bay.  Remember, Ft. Pickens is a National
Park.  You are supposed to get permission from the park rangers office before
collecting.  They are usually accommodating.  I have  never  had any problem.
        The Scotch Bonnets are a different story.  They are usually found offshore.
You will need to SCUBA for them.  However, in February after a good
Southwesterly storm you can sometimes find fresh specimens on the beach on the
gulf side of the island in the Ft. Pickens area.
 
Best Wishes and Happy New Year!
 
Doug Shelton
Alabama Malacological Research Center
2370-G Hillcrest Road #236
Mobile, AL 36695
 
 
 
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> Dear all, Does anybody
>  know where to find live
>  scotch bonnets in pensacola? What is their
>  habitat? Can I get them by snorkeling?
>  Also, I can't find any live moon snails.
>  I find sand collars, but no moons.
>  Where are they?
>
>  Thanks,
>  James
>
>