KSC-05PD-1968

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This snail was photographed near the NASA Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility. It appears to have the characteristics of the “Rosy Predator Snail,” which is found in Southeastern Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and is widespread in Florida including the Keys. It is usually found singly in hardwood forests, roadsides and urban gardens. The Shuttle Landing Facility backs up to the Banana Creek and surrounding marshes.