A place for really cute pictures and videos! Can't believe this unit even exists Where do I find one? Seven years later, more than 18,000 snails had been found along with scores of eggs. While the giant African land snail might seem like a fun exotic pet to keep, it's considered one of the most invasive pests in the world. His grandmother eventually released the snails into her garden. The first sighting outside of Africa was in Bengal, India in 1847. Achatina achatina, common name the African giant snail, also known as the giant tiger land snail and gigantocochlea, is a species of very large, air-breathing land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Achatinidae. Introduction. Things that make you go AWW! Many snails love cucumber and lettuce, but it is less nutritious than other vegetables so … £2.49. We discuss the giant African land snail. The giant African land snail is recorded as spreading into Ethiopia, Somalia, Mozambique and Madagascar during the 1800s. If the origin of any giant African land snails already obtained is unknown, there is always the small risk that they may be infected with the parasite. The name "Achatina" is from "achates", Greek for agate Here you will find everything you need to know about keeping and caring for your pet snails, as well as all the latest snail news, and our own personal blog posts. 4. Welcome to the home of Giant African Land Snails! In September 2011, giant African snail was detected in Miami, Florida. Great Savings Free Delivery / Collection on many items ... Make offer - GIANT AFRICAN LAND SNAIL ORGANIC DRY MIX FOOD APPLE AND CARROTS FLAVOUR 50g. Do not solve the problem by releasing the snails into the wild. Glad this is not a snail in my garden. Since then it has spread massively. Diet. The Giant African Snail, (Lissachatina fulica (Bowdich Gastropoda: Pulmonata: Achatinidae) is considered one of the world’s worst invasive alien species [].The snail attacks agricultural and native plants, vectors plant pathogens, and threatens human health while functioning as a host in the life cycle of rat-lung worm, Angiostrongylus cantonensis []. (GALS for short.) The Giant African Land Snail is considered one of the most invasive pets in the whole world. The Florida State eradication program took 10 years at a cost of $1 million. There doesn't seem to be much appeal to keeping this animal as a pet, and it's illegal to do so in the United States. In the wild, Giant African Land Snails are known to eat up to 500 different species of plant. giant African land snails are bred here in captivity and not imported from abroad, they constitute no risk whatsoever. We shall discuss the giant African land snail. Buy Giant African Land Snails and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! The giant African land snail is a popular pet and owners often underestimate how quickly the snails proliferate. GIANT AFRICAN LAND SNAIL ORGANIC DRY MIX FOOD NETTLE FLAVOUR 50g. It is a good idea to feed your snails a wide variety of food, as they can become fussy.