According to Chron, authorities in North Carolina are sounding the alarm after spotting several Ampullariidae, a species of snail that could be fatal to humans.
Experts warn citizens that in most cases this snail carries a parasite that can infect the brain and cause meningitis, which can lead to death.
It is recommended to freeze or chop the species without touching it first.
The eggs of this species, easily identified by their pink color, should also not be touched as they are filled with toxins that cause skin and eye rashes.
This species is not only harmful to human health but can also wreak havoc on agricultural plantations.
This snail usually prefers the climate of South America and the Caribbean.