Floridians Need To Watch Out For Giant African Land Snails

[matcom]

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Agricultural officials want Floridians' help in eradicating any giant African land snails that may have invaded the state because the pest is a threat to people and plants.

The snails, which grow up to 8 inches long, have been found recently in Midwestern pet stores and schools, which did not know the animals' dangers, the Florida Department of Agriculture said Wednesday.

"We must quickly determine whether these giant African land snails are already in our state and if so, eradicate them as quickly as possible," Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson said.

http://www.wftv.com/newsofthestrange/3297946/detail.html

[Champ]

1. Old news partner

Do a search. :)

[ClintonTyree]

2. There's one in.............

Tallahassee, goes by the name of Jeb. Oh, sorry. That's a slug. My mistake.

[Bossy Monkey]

3. Charles Bronson? (Death Wish VI: The Snails) n/t

[ZenLefty]

4. Yeesh!! These things are icky.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/animal-zone/Snails.htm

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