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The snails pose a health risk to humans because they carry a parasite called rat lungworm, which can cause meningitis, Christina Chitty, a public information director at FDACS, told CNN.

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https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/03/us/giant-african-snail-florida-scn-trnd/index.html

  • Wheaties [she/her]
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    2 years ago

    The snails pose a health risk to humans because they carry a parasite called rat lungworm, which can cause meningitis

    that's not good

    Giant African land snails are illegal to own as pets in the United States. But some exotic pet owners still keep the invasive pests. If the owners discard them into the wild or accidentally lose them, they can quickly establish a foothold, feeding on over 500 different plant species and even consuming the paint and stucco off houses as a source of calcium.

    This little beast will eat your house.

    • Alaskaball [comrade/them]MA
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      2 years ago

      Giant snails teaming up with termites to literally eat you out of house and home.