Giant Paint-Eating Snails Spotted in Florida, Putting State Agriculture at Risk

Adult snails of this species can grow up to 20.3 centimeters (8 inches) and lay thousands of eggs at a time. Their shells have pointy edges that are sharp enough to puncture the tires of vehicles that run over them. They also pose a serious risk to humans because they carry a parasite that can cause meningitis.

The giant snail is among the most invasive species in the world; it eats plaster, paint, and stucco, and poses significant threats to vegetation.

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