Florida Implements Quarantine Due to Giant African Land Snail Sighting

Broward County, Florida has enacted a quarantine after the invasive giant African land snail was detected there this month. The snail can carry dangerous specimens, including salmonella, bacteria, and rat lungworm, which can cause meningitis. It can also cause structural damage to buildings by eating through stucco and plaster. The snail could even pose a threat to food security in Florida. The giant African land snail is disqualified from competing in the World Snail Racing Championships due to its size. The snail reproduces rapidly and can live as long as a decade.