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15 giant snails seized from passenger at Houston airport


The critters, also known as banana rasp snails, are considered invasive species.
Author: KHOU 11 Staff
Updated: 10:25 PM CDT July 21, 2021
HOUSTON Fifteen giant African land snails were seized from a passenger at Bush Intercontinental Airport in early July, according to federal officials.
The person was flying from Nigeria, and during a luggage exam, U.S. Customs and Border Protection found three plastic bags, containing the live snails.
CPB said the passenger initially only declared dried beef but later amended her declaration to include live snails.
The critters, also known as banana rasp snails, are considered an invasive species.
“Our agriculture specialists remain vigilant in protecting the U.S. from foreign animal and plant disease that could threaten U.S. crop production and livestock industry or be transmitted to humans,” Houston CBP Port Director Shawn Polley said. ....

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