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Giant Snails, believed to be Achatina fulica, on Cactus Stem Surface at Rodrigues Island, Mauritius, East Africa Royalty Free Stock Photo

Giant Snails, believed to be Achatina fulica, on Cactus side stem at Rodrigues Island, Mauritius, East Africa Royalty Free Stock Photo

Giant Snails, believed to be Achatina fulica, on Cactus at Rodrigues Island, Mauritius, East Africa Royalty Free Stock Photo

Giant Snails, believed to be Achatina fulica, on Cactus at Rodrigues Island, Mauritius, East Africa

Giant Snails, believed to be Achatina fulica, crawling slowly on Cactus at Rodrigues Island, Mauritius, East Africa. Outside of its native region, this snail thrives in various habitat. It feeds voraciously and is a for plant pathogens, causing severe damage to agricultural crops and native plants. It competes with native snail and is a nuisance pest of urban areas while also spreads human disease. This snail is listed as one of the top 100 invasive species in the world.