Giant African Land Snail

Achatina Fulica is better known as the giant African land snail, and it’s often linked with pest issues globally. The invasive snails breed at a fast pace, given that they are hermaphroditic having both female and male reproductive organs. 

They are also vectors for pathogens that cause severe damages to native plants and crops. Also, they’re known to feed on the concrete on houses around Miami for calcium, which they need to maintain their shells. Even with all that in mind, they are popular pets with YouTubers like Emzotic being proud owners of these giant snails.