Part of South Florida under quarantine after return of invasive giant African land snail [View all]

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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla, – A quarantine zone was issued for a large chunk of land in South Florida after wildlife officials discovered an invasive giant African land snail that poses a health risk for plants and people.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services confirmed the detection of the creature near Miramar in Broward County and issued a quarantine due to the snail’s appearance.

he area being monitored starts at the intersection of Pembroke Road and South University Drive and makes a box down north, proceeding west.

“Under the quarantine, it is unlawful to move a giant African land snail or a regulated article, including, but not limited to, plants, plant parts, plants in soil, soil, yard waste, debris, compost or building materials, within, through or from the defined quarantine area without a compliance agreement,” according to the statement.





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