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The invasive giant African land snail, which can grow to be 8 inches long, decimate agriculture, and carry parasites, has been spotted in Florida

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 ...
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Giant, invasive snails that carry meningitis-causing parasite found in Florida, officials say

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (WFLA) — An invasive, ...
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Study: parasite infecting Fla snails poses health danger

GAINESVILLE – A rare parasite found in snails and rats that can cause serious health problems in humans and animals is more pervasive in South Florida than previously thought, a new study has found.
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Giant, invasive snails with meningitis-causing parasite found in Florida

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (WFLA) — An invasive, ...