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Originally came from forests in eastern africa. The giant African snail is native to humid, forest areas but can today be found in agricultural areas, coast land, natural forest, planted forests, shrublands, urban areas, and wetlands.
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Introduced into Asia, the Caribbean and a number of islands in both the Pacific and the Indian oceans.
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Imported as pets and for educational purposes, also brought in accidentally in cargo.
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Was introduced to the continental US, is an agricultural and garden pest because it can eat several hundred plant species.
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Quarantines the snails, preventing them from interstate movement and importation. Its prohibited in the US but safeguarded when found. Operations still going on.