Stoneman's Garden Centre - How'd you like to find this little fella in your strawberry patch? The Giant African Land Snail (Achatina fulica), is one of the largest terrestrial gastropods and have an average lifespan of about 5-7 years. The species is native to East Africa, but it has been widely introduced to other parts of the world through the pet trade, as a food resource, and by accidental introduction. This species is on the list of the 100 most harmful invasive alien species in the world and have been found in Asian regions & islands, Australia, Bangladesh, Caribbean islands, China, Fiji, Hawaii, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Sri Lanka, Vanuatu and Vietnam. The species was established in the United States in 1936. Eradication is currently underway in Florida. Let's hope it doesn't become another 'Cane Toad Fiasco' here. More: goo.gl/fSmqqC | Facebook
How'd you like to find this little fella in your strawberry patch?The Giant African Land Snail (Achatina fulica), is one of the largest terrestrial gastropods and have an average lifespan of about 5-7 years.The species is native to East Africa, but it has been widely introduced to other parts of the world through the pet trade, as a food resource, and by accidental introduction. This species is on the list of the 100 most harmful invasive alien species in the world and have been found in Asi...
