In the United States, the possession of giant African land snails (Achatina fulica) is illegal because they are considered an invasive species. For the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this snail is a problem, mainly because of its size. As a result, a much smaller number of snails can eat a larger amount of plants, thereby harming agricultural production. These animals are on average about 8 inches long. The ban on owning these animals is unfair, given that most other pets are not native to the United States, such as cats, dogs, hamsters, chinchillas, and almost all species of birds, fish, or reptiles. Even animals like the alligator and crocodile are legal in some states (both of which can cause significant bodily harm), but a non-toxic, non-toxic, leaf-eating snail is considered too dangerous to keep as a pet. In the UK, it is legal to keep them as pets with a licence, but if they are released, the former owner would be fined. If the U.S. were to implement a similar strategy, people who have poor allergies to animals, such as cats, dogs, hamsters, mice, rats, guinea pigs, etc., would have access to a pet to interact with. They eat greens like salad and cabbage and almost all vegetables and fruits (except citrus fruits). If this petition has enough signatures, I will send a petition to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

A pair of H. pomatia in courtship, just before mating This species is listed as the Least Concern on the IUCN Red List and the European Red List of Nonmarine Molluscs. [11] [12] H. Pomatia is threatened by the continued destruction of its habitat and drainage, which are generally less threatened by commercial collections. [4] Many unsuccessful attempts have been made to establish the species in different parts of England, Scotland and Ireland; It has survived only in the natural habitats of southern England and is threatened by intensive agriculture and habitat destruction. [4] In Switzerland and Austria, this is less of a concern, but many regions restrict commercial collection. [4] Native to Europe and parts of North Africa, it has been introduced to the United States, including Arizona and Florida, and Bermuda, Cuba, southeastern Australia, and is considered an invasive agricultural pest. Usually slightly smaller than C. aspersum, it also has a curved shell, but much flatter than H. pomatia or C.

aspersum. Most people wonder the question is Helix Pomatia for sale? This snail can be a great pet for young children, which is why you can find it in many certified pet stores. Make sure the pet store has a license or permit that gives it the power to sell Helix pomatia as a pet. Otherwise, there is a high probability that the sale will be illegal. Also, you can even find it online, where a live snail can range from $10 to $15 (if you only get one or two). As the number of snails you want to buy increases, so does the price. Some sites even offer you the opportunity to buy this snail in large quantities (which is a good advantage for those who work in snail farming). The Roman snail (Helix pomatia), popularly known as the Burgundy snail or edible snail, is a snail mollusk. It is not only very well known, but also the most widespread species of snail in the world. The main reason for the popularity of this type is that it is used in the famous French cuisine called «Escargot». As a reminder, shipping factory snails or snails across state borders is illegal in the United States without the appropriate PPQ 526 permit. It is also illegal to import live snails or snails from other countries into the United States without permission.

The Giant African Snail causes the decomposition of buildings, sprays crops and can even cause meningitis in humans. Still, however, a few people have to gather and even eat the hideous invaders. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to stop them. Since June, the division`s specialists have held more than 1,200 live specimens of giant snails, also known as African giant land snails. Each of the snails could be traced back to a person in Georgia who was selling them illegally. Decoded snails (Rumina decollata) and oceanic snails of the Ampullaridae family, such as Pomacea canaliculata, also known as diverted apple snails, with the exception of one, may not be imported or transported from one state to another, except for research purposes to a research center verified by APHIS. A species of the family Ampullaridae, whose scientific name is Pomacea bridgesii, can be legally taken from one state to another without a license. This is because these snails are not agricultural pests, but essentially algae eaters. For water snails, an import subsidy is required to check species and inspect shipments for contaminants, which are agricultural pests. Diseased snails carrying or transmitting domesticated human or animal infections can be imported with a simple license from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

I also think that as long as a snail is not a protected species, it should be legal to take it out of the wild. However, you may have to deal with diseases and pests like the other poster mentioned. In South-Eastern Europe, H. pomatia lives in forests, open habitats, gardens and vineyards, especially along rivers limited to a limestone substrate. [4] In Central Europe, it is present in open forests and shrubs on calcareous soil. [4] It prefers high humidity and lower temperatures and needs loose soil to bury to hibernate and lay its eggs. [4] It lives up to 2100 m above sea level in the Alps, but usually below 2000 m.[4] In southern England, it is limited to undisturbed grassy or bushy fallows, usually not in gardens; It has a low reproduction rate and low spreading forces. [4] The intestinal juice of H. pomatia contains large amounts of aryl, steroid and glucosinolate sulfatase activities. These sulfatases have a wide specificity and are therefore often used as hydrolyzing agents in analytical methods such as chromatography to prepare the sample for analysis. [14] As of this year, Orthalicus snails are the largest snails you can legally keep in the United States.

other than possible European species introduced to your state (i.e. if you live in California, you can get Helix aspersa or if you are in Michigan or Missouri, you can get Cepaea nemoralis). Hello! I read about author Patricia Highsmith and her obsession with snails a few years ago and found that I`ve always loved snails too. I thought about having one as a pet. I would love a giant African land snail, but they are illegal in the United States. Do you have any idea what I could legally find that would be comparable? Where I live, we have huge snails in nearby parks (Florida apple snails), but I doubt it`s legal to pick one from a tree. Snails are small, peeled creatures that make up an important part of the ecosystem. They can prove beneficial for your garden soil, which is considered a great delicacy and food source in some parts of the world and is even widely used in the cosmetics and beauty industries.