Tombstone Mountain Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 These snails are auditioning for the role of "Gary" in the new Spongebob movie—TM Deadly giant snail found in Houston Scientists are warning residents of Houston, Texas, not to handle giant African land snails because they can carry meningitis.By Andrew Rafferty, Staff Writer, NBC NewsResidents of a Houston neighborhood are being warned to stay away from giant African land snails after a woman found one in her garden and snapped a photo of it. The snails, researchers warn, are potentially dangerous to touch, in part because they can carry meningitis. Scientists have warned anyone who comes in contact with them to wash their hands thoroughly. "They also carry a parasitic disease that can cause a lot of harm to humans and sometimes even death," Autumn Smith-Herron, director of the Institute for the Study of Invasive Species at Sam Houston State University, told NBC Houston affiliate KPRC. A woman gardening in the Briar Forest neighborhood of Houston found the snail and notified workers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center who deal with invasive plants. It is the first reported sighting of the mollusk in Texas, and no one seems to know how it got there. The giant snails can lay 100 eggs per month, and though only one has been found, it is believed more are in the area. Jack Fendrick, who lives near where the slimy giant was discovered, said he will do his part to warn of the potentially deadly snails. "I think most kids especially would look at a big snail and want to touch it," he said. "That's scary." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff508/blackcc/Smilies%20GIFs/roflpuke.gif I'm not even going to say what the one on the right looks like. It's all the more funny that it's a disease spreader. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umoveme Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 hurnk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Isn't this common fair in Canada because of the french influence in cuisine? Just wondering... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Territorial_Game Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Via Texas Parks & Wildlife: The recent reports of an African giant land snail in Houston are inaccurate. The snail photographed by the Houston resident was misdiagnosed as an African giant land snail when in fact it was the native rosy wolfsnail. Although this was a false-alarm we should still remain vigilant about the possible arrival of the African giant land snail in Texas. For more information about the rosy wolfsnail, visit http://molluskman.com/Euglandina_rosea.html You can also contact TPWD Invertebrate Biologist Michael D. Warriner at michael.warriner@tpwd.state.tx.us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Holy crap! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animate Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 "Unfortunately,that one got away" How exactly does a snail get away? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animate Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff508/blackcc/Smilies%20GIFs/roflpuke.gif I'm not even going to say what the one on the right looks like. It's all the more funny that it's a disease spreader. Guess we all know what to get you for Christmas! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 "Unfortunately,that one got away" How exactly does a snail get away? I guess they...wait...do they slither? What exactly does a snail do when moving? Are they "sliming" away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 "Unfortunately,that one got away" How exactly does a snail get away? About 0.2 miles an hour and might take a month to make a getaway..! :D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Via Texas Parks & Wildlife: The recent reports of an African giant land snail in Houston are inaccurate. The snail photographed by the Houston resident was misdiagnosed as an African giant land snail when in fact it was the native rosy wolfsnail. Although this was a false-alarm we should still remain vigilant about the possible arrival of the African giant land snail in Texas. For more information about the rosy wolfsnail, visit http://molluskman.co...dina_rosea.html You can also contact TPWD Invertebrate Biologist Michael D. Warriner at michael.warriner@tpwd.state.tx.us How can something so fugly taste so yummy after stewing in garlic butter? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Via Texas Parks & Wildlife: The recent reports of an African giant land snail in Houston are inaccurate. The snail photographed by the Houston resident was misdiagnosed as an African giant land snail when in fact it was the native rosy wolfsnail. Although this was a false-alarm we should still remain vigilant about the possible arrival of the African giant land snail in Texas. For more information about the rosy wolfsnail, visit http://molluskman.co...dina_rosea.html You can also contact TPWD Invertebrate Biologist Michael D. Warriner at michael.warriner@tpwd.state.tx.us How can something so fugly taste so yummy after stewing in garlic butter? You eat them..?! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Territorial_Game Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Via Texas Parks & Wildlife: The recent reports of an African giant land snail in Houston are inaccurate. The snail photographed by the Houston resident was misdiagnosed as an African giant land snail when in fact it was the native rosy wolfsnail. Although this was a false-alarm we should still remain vigilant about the possible arrival of the African giant land snail in Texas. For more information about the rosy wolfsnail, visit http://molluskman.co...dina_rosea.html You can also contact TPWD Invertebrate Biologist Michael D. Warriner at michael.warriner@tpwd.state.tx.us How can something so fugly taste so yummy after stewing in garlic butter? I was going to add a comment about clams, but figured that could take a dark turn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Via Texas Parks & Wildlife: The recent reports of an African giant land snail in Houston are inaccurate. The snail photographed by the Houston resident was misdiagnosed as an African giant land snail when in fact it was the native rosy wolfsnail. Although this was a false-alarm we should still remain vigilant about the possible arrival of the African giant land snail in Texas. For more information about the rosy wolfsnail, visit http://molluskman.co...dina_rosea.html You can also contact TPWD Invertebrate Biologist Michael D. Warriner at michael.warriner@tpwd.state.tx.us How can something so fugly taste so yummy after stewing in garlic butter? I was going to add a comment about clams, but figured that could take a dark turn Especially if I'm participating in the thread. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Man Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Anyone remember this one? http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrpfazYWww1qakligo1_500.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Anyone remember this one? http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrpfazYWww1qakligo1_500.jpg Ray Harryhausen..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Man Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Anyone remember this one? http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrpfazYWww1qakligo1_500.jpg Ray Harryhausen..? If that's what Rex Harrison's name sounds like with an english accent, then yes it's Ray Harryhausen. It's from Dr. Doolittle from 1967. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 http://calitreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/nes_1-e1274965904944.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animate Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o586/animate2112/geoduck_zpsf676a0c1.jpg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsterfurious Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Annnnddddd I am officially creeped out for the rest of my life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 http://calitreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/nes_1-e1274965904944.jpghttp://calitreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/nes_1-e1274965904944.jpgSehttp://calitreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/nes_1-e1274965904944.jpgsee, their harmless. All you do is just pet them very lightly under the chin...putty in my hands! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o586/animate2112/geoduck_zpsf676a0c1.jpghttp://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o586/animate2112/geoduck_zpsf676a0c1.jpgOh the Geoduck...we all remember what happened on the RRHOF edition of Iron Chef don't we? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animate Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o586/animate2112/geoduck_zpsf676a0c1.jpgOh the Geoduck...we all remember what happened on the RRHOF edition of Iron Chef don't we? Did they have a geoduck battle :drool: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o586/animate2112/geoduck_zpsf676a0c1.jpgOh the Geoduck...we all remember what happened on the RRHOF edition of Iron Chef don't we? Did they have a geoduck battle :drool:http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?/topic/80121-rrhof-iron-chef-gods-of-rock/ Read for yourself chiclet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animate Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o586/animate2112/geoduck_zpsf676a0c1.jpgOh the Geoduck...we all remember what happened on the RRHOF edition of Iron Chef don't we? Did they have a geoduck battle :drool:http://www.therushfo...f-gods-of-rock/ Read for yourself chiclet Ice Cube, a person never to mince words, had this to say to the Yukon Blade Grinder about the mystery ingredient: Geoduck, “We was like, WTF is that shit? You know what it looks like. Those fools at corporate must’ve been high. I told Snoop to taste it, and see what we’re working with. That wasn’t gonna happen.” Cube, with his trademark scowl changing to that of a puppy dog, “Ya know, I do need to apologize to Miss Dean. I shouldn’t have put the geoduck on top of the Frito Pie and asked her if she ever had one that big. I was raised better than that. For my momma back home—sorry momma.” As they say in Canada, bad show my man! You know if momma isn’t happy… buhahahaha! - hiding behind my monitor at work and trying not to spit iced tea through my nose.... "I shouldn't have put the geoduck on top of Frito pie and asked her if she ever had one that big......." Seriously TM- Pure Genius! :notworthy: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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