Becky Lee, a TikToker living in Japan, went viral after capturing the moment she accidentally picked up the shell of a cone snail — one of the most venomous mollusks in the world.
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According to the TikToker in a video posted after her encounter with the shell, she said she was not stung by the snail.
“She doesn’t know yet, but she’s about to pick up the deadliest shell in the world, which causes total paralysis in minutes,” Becky wrote in the text overlay of the video, which reached 29.8 million views.
The influencer explained that it is one of the most venomous creatures in the world, with venom that can paralyze a person in just minutes.
Becky showed her shell collection, which included several cone snail shells. She considered herself lucky not to have been stung, as there is no antidote for the venom.
Users commented on the video sharing their own encounters with the mollusk and warned others about the dangers of picking up unknown objects on the beach.
Photos: TikTok @beckyleeinoki. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
@beckyleeinoki I made a mistake that could have cost me everything. Share this with anyone who lives or vacations near the ocean so they’re aware of the danger of cone snails. #oceansafety #conesnail #marinelife #shelling #tidepool #coneshell #marinebiology ♬ DIM – Yves
