Giant African Land Snails

Ohioans are being asked to be on the lookout for Giant African Land Snails after they were found in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, and Toledo. They ravage all kinds of plant life and carry diseases that can infect people, most notably, meningitis. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a public alert. Anyone seeing a Giant African Snail should contact the Ohio Department of Public Health at (614) 469-2110, or to call the USDA toll-free at 1-888-703-4457.

The snails are brown, striped, and a little larger than an adult fist. Follow the link for a picture (free reg.).