| The Apple Snail is native to South
America but is know known to have established populations in at
least Florida, Georgia, Texas, California and Hawaii.
Apple snails are a popular aquarium pet and many of the introduced
populations are thought to have come from released pets. It i also
known that these snails are spread from water body to water body by
boaters and fisherman who may inadvertently transport the snails in
live well water, minnow buckets, or on aquatic vegetation attached to
boats or fishing gear. So it is very important that boaters and
fisherman take care to help reduce the spread of this invasive
species. |
