07-27-2008, 09:13 AM
The Snails are Giant African Land Snails... Do carry Lepto
Have heard 2 accounts of their introduction to Hawaii... one is that they were an accidental importation on plants... The other is that they were brought in for escargot manufacturing (both have validity, as these are one species that is used (but not a superior species) for edible snails... & were accidentally released... Have heard that they are tougher than more tradition French land snails (which I find to only be a waste of a beautiful garlic sauce) soooo, if you are so inclined, you can eat them (some neighbors do) but make sure that they are thoroughly cooked & handle them with care & wash! wash! wash after handling them...
OH, and thanks for the culinary trip through rodents & weasels.... I think I will pass on the mongoose for now...
Have heard 2 accounts of their introduction to Hawaii... one is that they were an accidental importation on plants... The other is that they were brought in for escargot manufacturing (both have validity, as these are one species that is used (but not a superior species) for edible snails... & were accidentally released... Have heard that they are tougher than more tradition French land snails (which I find to only be a waste of a beautiful garlic sauce) soooo, if you are so inclined, you can eat them (some neighbors do) but make sure that they are thoroughly cooked & handle them with care & wash! wash! wash after handling them...
OH, and thanks for the culinary trip through rodents & weasels.... I think I will pass on the mongoose for now...