But what about the neighbor with a giant snail or a kangaroo wannabe hopping around their yard? Yup, people are out here redefining what it means to have a pet—and honestly, it’s equal parts ...

No, this foreign invader is a snail. But what a snail it is. The giant African land snail "can grow as big as a rat and gnaw through stucco and plaster," says Reuters' Barbara Liston. Since the ...