2023-10-04 21:50:56
Authorities in North Carolina are sounding the alarm following sighting several Ampullariidae, a species of snail that might be fatal to humans, according to the Daily Mail.
Specialists warn citizens that this snail, in most cases, carries a parasite that can infect the brain and cause meningitis which can lead to death.
It is recommended to freeze the species or crush it without handling it first.
The eggs of this species, which are easily recognizable due to their pink color, should also not be touched because they are filled with toxins that cause skin and eye rashes.
In addition to being harmful to human health, this species can wreak havoc on agricultural plantations.
Usually, this snail prefers the climates of South America and the Caribbean.
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