Giant African land snails, referred to by the Florida Department of Agriculture (FDACS) as "one of the most invasive species on the planet," have been found near New Port Richey in Pasco County, and now a significant portion of the area is under a quarantine. Reports of the invasive snail first appeared on June 21. The snails were son found near New Port Richey two days later, sending Pasco's southwestern corner into treatment and quarantine to prevent the snails from spreading.
Giant African land snails, referred to by the Florida Department of Agriculture (FDACS) as "one of the most invasive species on the planet," have been found near New Port Richey in Pasco County, and now a significant portion of the area is under a quarantine. Reports of the invasive snail first appeared on June 21. The snails were son found near New Port Richey two days later, sending Pasco's southwestern corner into treatment and quarantine to prevent the snails from spreading.