PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION BLOGGERS! TX GIANTS SNAILS=MENINGITIS
Re-Blogged from Newjerusalemcoming
(Source: US News) Residents of a Houston neighborhood are being warned to stay away from giant African land snails after a woman found one in her garden and snapped a photo of it.
The snails, researchers warn, are potentially dangerous to touch, in part because they can carry meningitis. Scientists have warned anyone who comes in contact with them to wash their hands thoroughly.
“They also carry a parasitic disease that can cause a lot of harm to humans and sometimes even death,” Autumn Smith-Herron, director of the Institute for the Study of Invasive Species at Sam Houston State University, told NBC Houston affiliate KPRC.
A woman gardening in the Briar Forest neighborhood of Houston found the snail and notified workers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center who deal with invasive plants. It is the first reported sighting of the mollusk in Texas, and no one seems to know how it got there.
The giant snails can lay 100 eggs per month, and though only one has been found, it is believed more are in the area.
Jack Fendrick, who lives near where the slimy giant was discovered, said he will do his part to warn of the potentially deadly snails.
Categories: news
Racism, White Supremacy, and the Bible 
AI – The Newest Chart Topper in Christian Music 
How Christianity is Aiding the Rise of Islam 
An Open Letter to Andrew Torba About the Evil of Replacement Theology 
I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Of Christ! 
Reblogged this on We Wrestle Not With Flesh and Blood.
LikeLike
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2009/jul/03/african-land-snails-video
These critters may be a important protein source and part of manna during the impending famine–AWL
“Hard as snails
The first video in a new series of challenging culinary experiences sees our award-winning food blogger learn how to tackle the African Land Snail”
Albert, www
LikeLike
Thank you Albert for the link it was very interesting. That said, maybe we should all educate ourselves on why this things carry disease. I know there is a cleaning and cooking process to go through to clean them. Here is a link that will take you to other links about this creature. I would excercise caution before eating or handling them, and instruct your children not to handle them, without guidance. I personally do not like Escargo, but I know it can be a delicacy. However that said, we need to educate ourselves on these things. Thanks again Albert. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achatina_achatina
LikeLike
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2009/jul/03/african-land-snails-video
These critters may be a important protein source and part of manna during the impending famine–AWL Hard as snails
The first video in a new series of challenging culinary experiences sees our award-winning food blogger learn how to tackle the African Land Snail
Albert, www
LikeLike