GIANT AFRICAN LAND SNAIL

The Giant African Land Snail is one of the largest terrestrial gastropods.

This species is on the list of the 100 most harmful invasive alien species in the world. This snail that stands out for its large size has easily adapted to life in regions outside its natural habitat and is considered one of the biggest land snails.
This snail thrives where the climate is hot and humid. In Africa, it lives along the edges of forests but can live on the banks of rivers and streams, shrublands, agricultural areas, plantations, gardens, wetlands and in various urban sites. It is capable of living in temperate climates also.