Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Giant African Land Snail
Scientists consider the giant African land snail (or GALS) to be one of the most damaging snails in the world because it is known to consume at least 500 different types of plants, and can pose a serious health risk to humans. These snails could be devastating to Florida agriculture and natural areas because they cause extensive damage to tropical and subtropical environments. GALS are illegal to import into the United States without a permit. If you have seen one of these snails, please contact the Division of Plant Industry (DPI) helpline 1-888-397-1517.
Giant African Land Snail Video
Giant African Land Snail Photos
Photograph courtesy of Andrew Derksen, Florida Cooperative Agriculture Pest Survey Program
Public Health Information
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Florida Department of Health Fact Sheet on Rat Lungworm Parasite [
53.79 KB
] - Giant African Land Snails: Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Health Information on Angiostrongyliasis (also known as Angiostrongylus Infection)
Giant African Land Snail Updates
- Program Map
- GALS Quarantine Maps
- CNN International Going Green - GALS Segment
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Pest Alert - Giant African Land Snail and Giant South American Snails: Field Recognition [
1.15 MB
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- Call 1-888-397-1517 to report snail sightings.
Snail Identification
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FDACS Snail ID sheet [
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- Submit Snail Photo for Identification - Think you found a giant African land snail? Email a photo for identification. Please include your contact information in the email body.
Videos, YouTube
- GALS Detector Dogs
- 30-Second Theater Ad
- 30-Second Public Service Announcement
- 30-Second Public Service Announcement (Spanish Subtitles)
- GALS B-Roll 1 - September 2011
- Giant African Snail Response Program
- Giant African Snail Response Program - Spanish
Videos for Download
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GALS B Roll with Audio [
210.87 MB
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30-Second Theater Ad [
8.78 MB
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30-Second Public Service Announcement [
9.38 MB
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30-Second Public Service Announcement (Spanish Subtitles) [
9.63 MB
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GALS B-Roll 1 - September 2011 [
127.69 MB
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GALS B-Roll 2 - April 2013 [
104.16 MB
]
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Giant African Snail Response Program [
115.69 MB
]
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Giant African Snail Response Program - Spanish [
115.69 MB
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Public Outreach
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GALS Wanted Poster [
556.26 KB
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- GALS Editorial Content
- GALS Media Coverage
Management
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UF-IFAS GALS Managment Information [
1.62 MB
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Frequently Asked Questions About Metaldehyde [
116.75 KB
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Frequently Asked Questions About Metaldehyde - Spanish [
120.95 KB
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boric Acid [
114.72 KB
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boric Acid - Spanish [
145.49 KB
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boric Acid - Creole [
97.14 KB
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iron Phosphate [
110.98 KB
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iron Phosphate - Spanish [
100.38 KB
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iron Phosphate - Creole [
95.52 KB
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Regulated Solid Waste Facilities - Approved for GALS [
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Other Related Documents
- USDA General Information About Giant African Land Snails
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USDA Giant African Snail Pest Alert [
825.59 KB
]
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USDA Giant African Snail ID card [
667.10 KB
]
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CAPS Giant African Snail Survey Report [
1.93 MB
]
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