Giant land snail slime threatens human health, says Swiss study
The first worldwide study of the giant land snail, which has become a popular pet, has revealed that the invasive species poses a serious threat to human health.
The researchers from the University of Lausanne are calling for restrictions on the purchase of land snails as pets. Growing to over 20 centimetres in length, the giant land snail is far from harmless beneath its “friendly” gastropod exterior. + How Switzerland is battling invasive species “Social n...
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