Smart Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Giant Snails Infest Local Lake Big Snails Destructive, Reproducing And Moving LAKE BRANTLEY, Fla. -- It may sound like science fiction but it's true -- snails the size of a fist are causing big problems for state officials. They fear the channeled apple snails from South America are spreading in Central Florida, and the damage they can do to area lakes is serious, WESH NewsChannel 2 reported. In Lake Brantley, tens of thousands of the snails have made themselves at home. The snails are destructive, quickly reproducing, and on the move. "Maybe somebody had it in their aquarium and released it, maybe they came in on some aquatic plants," said Dana Denson with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. He said they are not even concerned with how they got into Lake Brantley anymore because there are bigger problems. "We did some experimenting and they just consumed every type of aquatic plant we gave them -- very quickly." He said this could quickly set up a disastrous chain of events. Aquatic plants absorb fertilizer run-off so if the plants are gone, the algae will use the run-off. This leads to algae bloom on the lake, and in turn, algae blooms lead to murky water, which possibly can kill the fish. Denson said there are indications that the snails are leaving the lake and heading toward the Wekiva River. The huge snails have few predators. Denson said the good news is that residents can pitch in. If you see the big snails, crush them. If that's not your style, put them in a plastic bag, freeze them, and then place the bag in the garbage. He said residents can also destroy the snails' hot pink eggs on docks and sea walls. Females lay many large clusters of up to 1,000 pink eggs, especially during the warm months. However, do not scrape off the whitish or lighter pink eggs -- those are the native apple snails, which are smaller and not a threat. As for the big snails? "We won't get rid of them, but we can control them and protect the water quality of Lake Brantley," said Gloria Eby, a Seminole County biologist. The large snails are edible if fully cooked, but because of a parasite in them, officials said consumption is probably not a good idea. Seminole County is planning an event in September when residents can go out to Lake Brantley and go on the offensive against the snails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave_one Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 no pic of this giant snail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effyoo Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/img/pomacea1.jpg'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ment2 Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 attack of the crazy sea snails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadawhat Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 just set loose some of those devil/snake/lung fish dealies. that should take care of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiffer Jet Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 sucks for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr430n5_666 Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 http://www.kak.ru/images/archive/16/CODE/Code_portrait7.jpg'> Soon they're going to start banning liberal books on flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Priest Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 Assholes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rinse Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-01-02s05z2.png'> eat snail. tastes like chicken. hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr430n5_666 Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 http://www.kak.ru/images/archive/16/CODE/milkstamps.jpg'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^O^ Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 HEY MAXROS, I SEE YOU COULDN'T HACK IN GRAFFITI SO YOU BOMB THE WEB...THATS ILL FR'ILL...JOIN THE KB's, WE'RE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD UNICS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$360 Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 now im vegan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goonstock Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 right. grab the salt kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Priest Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 Originally posted by ^O^ HEY MAXROS, I SEE YOU COULDN'T HACK IN GRAFFITI SO YOU BOMB THE WEB...THATS ILL FR'ILL...JOIN THE KB's, WE'RE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD UNICS Eunuch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Peanut Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 fuckin snails http://www.pelzer.com/dvd/historyworld1.full.jpg'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Rage- Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 ...you know I had to S-M-R-T. http://simpsonloft.com/saison4/albums/20/9f18_51.jpg'> http://simpsonloft.com/saison4/albums/20/9f18_47.jpg'> http://simpsonloft.com/saison4/albums/20/9f18_56.jpg'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¤¤FoRGE²¤¤ Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 i wanna get like 80 of those snails and about 2 gallons of salt..... freezing seems kinda totureish tho doesnt it?.... like yeah salt is torturing them but freezing them is something recomended by the city....wtf?:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¤¤FoRGE²¤¤ Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 http://www-personal.umich.edu/~goodwins/bob/sbgary.jpg'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¤¤FoRGE²¤¤ Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 what would gary say!?...huh?!:( http://www-personal.umich.edu/~goodwins/bob/sbgary.jpg'> rest in peace gary.....MEOW!!:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Quickwood Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 http://www-personal.umich.edu/~goodwins/bob/sbgary.jpg'> http://simpsonloft.com/saison4/albums/20/9f18_47.jpg'> these pictures are funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr430n5_666 Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 http://www.kak.ru/images/archive/16/CODE/g17/flyers/flyer_02.jpg'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarzAbove Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 That's a corny ass thing to do. Hey let's go out whack some snails their pretty hard 2 catch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¤¤FoRGE²¤¤ Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 Originally posted by StarzAbove That's a corny ass thing to do. Hey let's go out whack some snails their pretty hard 2 catch! :lol: quick there gettin away STOP EMM!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyeforAnEYE Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 Originally posted by ¤¤FoRGE²¤¤ :lol::huh2: :huh2: :huh2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¤¤FoRGE²¤¤ Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 here ya go eyeforaneye :) :( :o :D ;) :P :crazy: :confused: :eek: :mad: bye sweety:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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