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Actually yes, land snails are an significant carrier of parasites. Especially bird parasites.

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Do snails carry diseases?

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How do land snails and pond snail differ?

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Are land snails dangerous to people?

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What diseases can snails help to spread?

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Can snails get as big as African land snails?

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Are land snails the same as ocean snails?

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What eats snails on land?

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What is a land snails habitat?

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Can you put woodlice in with garden snails?

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