Shell Creek Fossils
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You might need to consider registering for a fossil permit in Florida: "https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/vertpaleo/amateur-collector/fossil-permit/"
On this site "http://cashandtreasures.wikifoundry.com/page/Florida", it says "General description: As the name implies there is a great variety of fossils in the creek and along the bank including huge Megalodon teeth.
Handy to bring along:
1.Wading shoes
2.Screen
3.Shovel
4. Bucket
1.Wading shoes
2.Screen
3.Shovel
4. Bucket
Collecting Vertebrate fossils requires a permit. Florida is famous for Miocene and Pleistocene mammals and reptile fossils. Information on the permit can be found at:
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/vertpaleo/vppermit.htm"
There is also an information page at this site: https://www.frvta.org/florida-fossil-hunting/
Directions: The wiki site says: "Take Hwy 17 east from Punda Gorda. The bridge across Shell Creek has a boat ramp and parking."
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Reference Info: http://cashandtreasures.wikifoundry.com/page/Florida
Tags: Miocene, Pleistocene, megaladon, fossils
