re: huge snails?

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Terrebonne parish is infested now too

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You're not kidding. I went to build blinds couple weekends ago, they were everywhere in the water.

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You are not wrong, Limpkins eat them too. Invasive apple snails are good news for both Snail Kites and Limpkins.

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Invasive species are rarely, if ever, good for native systems. Snail kites specialize on native apple snails, and have trouble with the exotic species that has been introduced. Specifically, juvenile kites have issues with consuming them efficiently, which is a big deal if that's the only prey item to find.

Also, it's important to note that snail kites are an endangered species and are not found in Louisiana, they are a species found in Florida then down through Mexico and the islands to the tropics.

you were supposed to report any sightings to this guy.
they were trying to stop the spread

Jacoby Carter
carterj@usgs.gov

But i've seen them everywhere lately.
all the Bayous in Gonzales have a shitload and also the ditch that runs throug LSU golf course. I doubt they can do anything now

Ever hear of Ratlung Worm Parasite?

Those apple snails can cause cause you a world of problems if you don't cook them well. Check out these articles.

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I doubt they can do anything now

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Not without a wholesale massacre of our waterbodies. There is no specific pesticide for them.

Btw, those pink eggs everyone is seeing: don't touch them. They have a slime on them that is poisonous.