The Cone Snail (Conus Terebra) is a medium to large marine gastropod in the family Conidae, known for its elongated, conical shell reaching lengths between 43 mm and 100 mm. Its pale, ash-coloured exterior is subtly patterned with faint bands and occasionally displays a soft violet hue near the base. The shell’s surface is finely striated, and its interior aperture appears white or with a slight violet tint.

Native to the tropical Indo-Pacific region, these snails can be found across the Red Sea and along the coasts of Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia. A predatory and venomous species, this cone snail hunts small marine invertebrates, delivering venom through a specialised harpoon-like radula—a tough, tooth-lined band used to scrape or tear food and draw it into the mouth. Its venomous sting can pose a risk to humans, so handling live specimens is not advised.