The Killer Giant Snail That Has A Florida Town Under Quarantine Explained

A South Florida county was put under quarantine on Tuesday after an infestation of the invasive giant African land snail was identified in the hopes of eradicating the dangerous mollusk, which can spread meningitis. Parts of Broward County Florida went under quarantine on Tuesday amid an infestation of the giant African land snail, which first appeared in the city of Miramar earlier this month. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said in a statement that under the quarantine—which encompasses 3.5 square miles—it’s illegal for residents to move the...