From the West Virginia Website.
Authorities in Florida are working with the Feds to continue the ban on the importation of giant snails from East Africa. These things can grow 10 inches long and even eat drywall. In 1966, 3 snails were smuggled into Miami. They grew to a population of 18,000 in only seven years!! Meanwhile people in Miami following an African religion called Ifa Orisha are drinking Giant African Snail mucus for healing purposes. Apparently, the mucus is making some sick. The group's leader, Charles L. Stewart, has pending criminal charges for having the snails; no word yet from PETA on drinking the mucus. Hurl. Apparently, West Virginia is having Giant African Snail problems, too! They're calling for local science teachers and exotic pet traders to keep their eye out for these creatures and call the authorities if they happen upon one. |
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