[nomad]

But if they carry a parasite then you would have to thoroughly cook them, no t to mention use gloves when handling, wouldn`t that then make them tough and rubbery? (and dangerous to even touch)

[LonePalm]

I'm not saying that it is a good idea to eat the African snails. I wouldn't eat one.

French snails, sure; just make sure they get a three day purge on corn meal.

"Ceterum censeo 0bama esse delendam."

Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)