"Giant African land snails are illegal to own in the U.S. due to their potential to destroy ecosystems and carry disease." "These snails are considered a destructive invasive species that can harm ...

Some of the world’s largest snails were recently found in metro Detroit. The size of a human fist, giant African land snails can grow up to 8 inches in length and 5 inches in width. The U.S. Customs ...

Florida has waged two eradication wars against the Giant African land snail, a voracious eater that can wreak havoc on the state's agricultural and forestry lands. And they're back, having been ...

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — Officials in Florida’s Pasco County have enacted a quarantine after finding a snail described as one of the world’s most damaging. What you need to know about meningitis ...

"Hidden treasures." Researchers rediscover legendary 'voice of the forest' creatures after nearly 100-year absence: 'A rare ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky, - Giant African land snails are considered one of the most destructive snails in the world, but that does not stop people from trying to import the creature into the United States ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, along with its Division of Plant Industry, has implemented a quarantine for some South Florida neighborhoods after ...

BROWARD COUNTY, Florida -- Some neighborhoods in Broward County in Florida are under quarantine Tuesday after sightings of invasive giant African land snails, known to be one of the most dangerous ...

CLEARWATER, Fla — Less than one month after giant African land snails were first detected in Pasco County, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services says 1,000 of the invasive ...