If you’ve noticed clusters of bright pink eggs in your garden, they might look harmless at first glance, but don’t be fooled. These vibrant eggs belong to the invasive apple snail, a dangerous ...

A common misconception is that snails find shells as they grow. While this may be true for hermit crabs, it isn’t true for snails. Snails are born with a small shell that slowly grows as they do. When ...

Apple snails are popular among aquarium enthusiasts due to their decorative shells and rapid growth rates. Unfortunately, irresponsible aquarium dumping, and careless trading have allowed the ...

Apple Snails are typically seen in rounded, yellowish to dark brown shells. While they can grow to the size of an apple, the creatures are typically closer to the size of a golf ball.

The shell of a Florida apple snail, left, compared with the shell of an island apple snail, right. Non-native snails from South America are two to five times larger than native snails.

Invasive apple snails, notably Pomacea canaliculata and Pomacea maculata, have emerged as significant agricultural and ecological nuisances across many regions. Their remarkable adaptability, high ...

Apple Snail shells along the banks of Lake Okeechobee in Moore Haven, Fla. The snails are an invasive species that helping an endangered bird stage a comeback. Few people pay closer attention to ...

A fully grown island apple snail is the size of a softball—too large for Snail Kites to eat, so they dine on younger gastropods. Takeout Meal. While Snail Kites consume both native and exotic snails, ...

The invasive apple snail is popping up all over south Louisiana, causing problems for crawfish and their producers. (WAFB) Last year’s drought caused a dip in population numbers, but they aren ...