The snail was first identified in Florida in the 1960s and it took about 10 years to eradicate the over 18,000 snails and eggs, which are known to carry a meningitis-causing parasite.

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It's illegal to import or possess the giant African land snail in the US; the snail was first spotted in Miami in 1969, according to ABC News. By 1973, more than 18,000 snails and their eggs were ...

The discovery of giant African land snails in Florida prompts urgent action (NurPhoto via Getty Images) By. Vassia Barba; 13:32, 22 Jun 2023; ...