WHICH SPECIES OF SLUGS AND SNAILS ARE TOTALLY SAFE TO TOUCH?

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Snails are generally safe to touch. Except one case, where some snails found in Tropical and Subtropical countries may act as a secondary carrier for a certain type of meningitis. Apart from that, it is always advisable to wash your hands after touching a snail or a slug.

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WHICH SPECIES OF SLUGS AND SNAILS ARE TOTALLY SAFE TO TOUCH?

Dear Student Snails are generally safe to touch. Except one case, where some snails found in Tropical and Subtropical countries may act as a secondary carrier for a certain type of meningitis. Apart from that, it is always advisable to wash your hands after touching a snail or a slug. Regards

Dear Student

Snails are generally safe to touch. Except one case, where some snails found in Tropical and Subtropical countries may act as a secondary carrier for a certain type of meningitis. Apart from that, it is always advisable to wash your hands after touching a snail or a slug.

Regards