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THE Giant African snail (GAS), known as a major pest, is gaining traction as a delicacy in Trinidad and Tobago.

No, this foreign invader is a snail. But what a snail it is. The giant African land snail "can grow as big as a rat and gnaw through stucco and plaster," says Reuters' Barbara Liston. Since the ...

Giant African land snails include the largest land snail species known (Achatina achatina) and can often grow to shell sizes of 18cm by 9cm. Some have been known to grow to 30cm by 15cm - and can ...

Communities in areas where the giant African land snail is found are asked to be vigilant regarding their watercourses. That Trini lime at our rivers and streams in parts where the giant African ...

The Mid Norfolk and North Suffolk branch received the giant African land snails as part of a group of 20 after their previous owner became overwhelmed by their growing numbers. The snails can ...

As they develop rapidly and produce large numbers of offspring, the giant African land snail is recognized as a serious pest organism affecting agriculture, natural ecosystems, commerce ...

Customs officers at Detroit Metropolitan Airport were a bit shell-shocked when they inspected a bag and found 90 giant African land snails. The live, pungent snails — up to 6 inches in length ...

What is the Partula snail? Also known as the Polynesian tree snail or niho tree snail, the Partula snail (Partula nodosa) is actually one of several snail species of the genus—all of which are ...

African snails, also known as giant African land snails, proliferate in fields, marshlands and residential areas alike. Their presence raises significant concerns among residents. Rapidly ...