I found a nice dead pale Cepaea nemoralis...up in the largest spire whorl is what looks like a dark something stuck inside the shell, you can easily see it through the outside of the shell, I think its part of dead dried animal that is stuck to the inside...does anybody know anything that will soften it up or break it up or loosen it without destroying the shell itself? I've soaked it in soapy water for a few weeks and used water under pressure, but nothing happens. Thanks Steve ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [log in to unmask] - a forum for informal discussions on molluscs To leave this list, click on the following web link: http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=conch-l&A=1 Type your email address and name in the appropriate box and click leave the list. ----------------------------------------------------------------------