"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 ...

The snail can wreak havoc on agriculture and carry a parasite that causes meningitis in humans. Officials have quarantined the area where it was detected and are using bait to lure more specimens. The ...

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 ...

MIRAMAR, Fla. — A portion of a South Florida county is under quarantine after an invasive giant snail that causes a health risk to humans has been detected. The Florida Department of Agriculture and ...

MIAMI - A quarantine zone has been established in a section of southern Broward and northern Miami-Dade to contain the spread of giant African land snails, the state Department of Agriculture and ...

Giant African land snail carries disease, eats crops. April 16, 2013 — -- The giant African land snail may fit in the palm of your hand, but it is posing a big threat to Florida residents. State ...

The Giant African Land Snail can be invasive, wily, potentially infectious, can grow as big as a tennis shoe. (Photo: KERRY SHERIDAN/AFP via Getty Images) Florida, you’ve got snail. A Giant African ...