A deadly snail is threatening Florida residents' health. Here's how

In the 1960s, it took $1 million and 10 years to eradicate. In 2010, a second infestation took another decade and $23 million to eradicate. Now, the deadly snail is back.

Giant African Snail (Achatina (Lissachatina) fulica Bowdich) photographed August 4, 2001 crossing concrete patio in Kāne'ohe, O'ahu, Hawai'i by Eric Guinther

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JULY 9, 2022 08:00

A deadly snail is threatening Florida residents' health. Here's how

In the 1960s, it took $1 million and 10 years to eradicate. In 2010, a second infestation took another decade and $23 million to eradicate. Now, the deadly snail is back.

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A deadly snail is threatening Florida residents' health. Here's how

In the 1960s, it took $1 million and 10 years to eradicate. In 2010, a second infestation took another decade and $23 million to eradicate. Now, the deadly snail is back.

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