TODAY, YOUR CROPS! TOMORROW, YOUR SOULS!

WHAT SHOULD WE BEWARE OF?

• The Giant African Snail (Lissachatina Fulica)
• 7 cm height and 20 cm length
• Conical shape and brown
• Thrive in humid climates along the equator
• Found in Africa, Southern Asia, Northern South America and now, TEXAS

WHERE DID IT COME FROM AND HOW CAN IT AFFECT US?

• Originated in Kenya and Tanzania
• Introduced into Hawaii for scientific purposes
• Destroy vegetation
• Hurt commerce
• Dangerous to human health

WHAT CAN WE DO TO HELP?

• Notify your local wildlife authorities immediately after finding one
• They will take measures to dispose of the organisms
• They will use molluscicides on the surrounding area

WHO SHOULD WE CONTACT?

• Cedar Hill S. P. (972-291-3900)
• Ray Robert Lake S. P. (940-868-2148)
• Lake Tawakoni S. P. (903-560-7123)
• Purtis Creek S. P. (903-425-2332)
• Cleburn S. P. (817-645-4215)

WHAT ARE MY SOURCES?

• http://scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu/bitstream/handle/10125/10889/?sequence...
• http://www.tsusinvasives.org/database/giant-african-snail.html
• http://blogs.houstonpress.com/hairballs/2013/05/giant_snails_invade_texas.p...
• http://www.arkive.org/giant-african-snail/achatina-fulica/
• http://blogs.houstonpress.com/hairballs/2013/05/giant_snails_invade_texas.p...