No, this foreign invader is a snail. But what a snail it is. The giant African land snail "can grow as big as a rat and gnaw through stucco and plaster," says Reuters' Barbara Liston. Since the ...

RSPCA Inspector Richard Durant said: "Giant African land snails are kept as pets but we don't come across them very often so it's strange to find one in such a random place. "We have no idea ...

"As with all pets, it's really important that anyone thinking of taking on a giant snail is aware of what is involved in taking care of them before they bring one home." Giant African land snails ...