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Allison Attzs

In TT, giant African snails are causing significant problems by damaging crops, posing health risks, and impacting the environment. These pests are nocturnal, moving around at night to feed on a wide range of plants and is considered an invasive species capable of damaging gardens and agricultural land. They are more active in the rainy season or when conditions are most and may also carry the parasite known as rat lungworm, which can lead to meningitis in humans. The Giant African snails are not poisonous in the sense of having a venom, but their ability to harbour parasites makes them a health risk.

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