Apple Escargot? No thanks, not for me.

I don't care for Escargot not even if it's from tasty sounding Apple Snails.

They've reported an invasion of these fist sized snails in Terrebonne parish. Although the name sounds inviting they can carry health concerns for humans.

Since they are mostly underwater the way they make their presence known is seeing their eggs. The eggs are laid in large clusters a few feet above the waterline. The clusters are pink in color, reportedly the color and size of a bubblegum wad. These snails can be found in ponds, bayous, swamps and rivers as well as being a popular aquarium pet.

They are a risk to our rice fields. So how do we fight them? With brooms, and paddles and scrapers apparently! That's the weaponry of snail hunters in the bayou. Folks have been asked to report any findings of eggs to authorities. If you see apple snails or their eggs, you should report them to Salyers at 225-765-2641 or bsalyers@wlf.louisiana.gov.

On the lighter side suggestions I've read are:
"Someone please train the nutria to eat them"

"Heck train THEM to eat nutria!"

"Good, I have time to take a nap, do some laundry, and read war and peace before I have to evacuate."

"They don't stand a chance at survival in Louisiana. I'm getting the rice and gravy ready now"