A GIANT snail which carries parasites harmful to humans has been identified in Andalucía. The Achatina fulica is native to East Africa and, as a significant pest, is listed in the world’s top 100 invasive species and is one of more than 200 exotic creatures prohibited in Spain
Dangerous giant snail found in Andalucía
The species, native to east Africa, carries parasites that can cause an infection leading to a form of meningitis in humans