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Giant African Snails

By edgy-metalhead
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    Native to Forests of Eastern Africa

    Originally came from forests in eastern africa. The giant African snail is native to humid, forest areas but can today be found in agricultural areas, coast land, natural forest, planted forests, shrublands, urban areas, and wetlands.
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    Spreads to Other Regions

    Introduced into Asia, the Caribbean and a number of islands in both the Pacific and the Indian oceans.

  • Introduced to Hawaii

    Imported as pets and for educational purposes, also brought in accidentally in cargo.

  • Introduced to Florida

    Was introduced to the continental US, is an agricultural and garden pest because it can eat several hundred plant species.
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    Giant African Snail Program

    Quarantines the snails, preventing them from interstate movement and importation. Its prohibited in the US but safeguarded when found. Operations still going on.