ATLANTA, Ga. – A type of infectious parasite has been spotted inside invasive snail species brought to Georgia, according to the Department of Natural Resources.
DNR said a parasite known as rat lungworm was found within apple and mystery snails. Apple snails are native to South America. Mystery snails are native to East Asia.
Both snails are illegal to have in Georgia, but somehow they have found their way into Georgia waterways like Lake Lanier…