I have used both Natria and Sluggo snail and slug killer for years without concern. These two use iron phosphate (safe) rather than metaldehyde (unsafe) as their active ingredient. they both are very effective in killing and controlled those nasty snails and slugs.
drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)
The reason it's so hard to lose weight when you get up in age is because your body and your fat have become good friends.