Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions we are asked most about reptile and wildlife removal in Miami-Dade and Broward County.

Service & Response Time

How fast can you remove iguanas from my property? — Same-day service is available, with emergency requests prioritized.

Do you work with HOAs? — Yes. We work with HOAs regularly. Serving homeowners, property managers, communities, and commercial properties across Miami-Dade and Broward.

What areas do you cover? — Miami-Dade County and Broward County. Call (305) 587-5312 to confirm service in your area.

Do you repair iguana damage? — Yes. We seal burrows, repair landscaping damage, and install prevention barriers to help stop iguanas from returning.

Do you offer 24/7 emergency service? — Yes. We dispatch for venomous snakes, reptiles inside a home, and dangerous wildlife situations. Call (305) 587-5312 for immediate help.

How soon can a technician arrive for an emergency? — Same-day service is available, with emergency requests prioritized.

Iguana Removal

How do you remove iguanas humanely? — We use targeted trapping, netting and hand capture by trained technicians. Invasive species such as green iguanas and tegus are handled humanely in accordance with current Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) requirements. No poisons are used. Regulations may change. Refer to current Florida FWC guidance. See Florida FWC's guidance at https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/nonnatives/.

How much does iguana removal cost in Miami? — Pricing depends on the property size, level of activity, access conditions, required trapping or exclusion work, and whether ongoing service is needed. Contact us for a quote.

Can you stop iguanas from coming back? — Yes. We seal burrows, install barriers around seawalls and pool decks, remove attractant plants and offer recurring maintenance for HOAs and waterfront homes.

Do you repair iguana damage to seawalls and landscaping? — We fill and compact burrows, repair damaged landscaping, and recommend structural repairs when a seawall or foundation has been undermined.

Snake Removal

What should I do if I find a snake in my house? — Keep people and pets away, close off the room if you can do it safely, keep the snake in sight from a distance, and call (305) 587-5312. Do not try to catch or kill it. If anyone is bitten, call 911 immediately.

Do you remove venomous snakes? — Yes. We remove rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, coral snakes and other venomous species, plus large constrictors such as Burmese pythons and boas.

Which venomous snakes live in South Florida? — The Eastern diamondback rattlesnake, dusky pygmy rattlesnake, Florida cottonmouth and Eastern coral snake are the venomous species found in our service area. See Florida FWC's snake profiles at https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/reptiles/snakes/.

Dead Animal Removal

Can you find a dead animal I can smell but cannot see? — Yes. We locate carcasses in attics, wall voids, crawl spaces, ducts and landscaping, remove the source, then sanitize and deodorize the area.

Do you remove the odor as well as the carcass? — Yes. Removing the carcass is only part of the job — we treat the surrounding material with enzyme cleaners and deodorizers so the smell does not linger.

Pricing, Team & Payment

Are you licensed and insured? — We are a professional south florida wildlife-removal team. Contact us directly if you'd like to discuss our qualifications for your project.

Do you give free estimates? — No. We do not offer free estimates. Pricing depends on the property size, level of activity, access conditions, required trapping or exclusion work, and whether ongoing service is needed. Contact us for a quote.

Do you service commercial properties and property managers? — Yes. Serving homeowners, property managers, communities, and commercial properties across Miami-Dade and Broward.

How fast can you remove iguanas from my property?

Same-day service is available, with emergency requests prioritized.

Do you work with HOAs?

Yes. We work with HOAs regularly. Serving homeowners, property managers, communities, and commercial properties across Miami-Dade and Broward.

What areas do you cover?

Miami-Dade County and Broward County. Call (305) 587-5312 to confirm service in your area.

Do you repair iguana damage?

Yes. We seal burrows, repair landscaping damage, and install prevention barriers to help stop iguanas from returning.

Do you offer 24/7 emergency service?

Yes. We dispatch for venomous snakes, reptiles inside a home, and dangerous wildlife situations. Call (305) 587-5312 for immediate help.

How soon can a technician arrive for an emergency?

Same-day service is available, with emergency requests prioritized.

How do you remove iguanas humanely?

We use targeted trapping, netting and hand capture by trained technicians. Invasive species such as green iguanas and tegus are handled humanely in accordance with current Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) requirements. No poisons are used. Regulations may change. Refer to current Florida FWC guidance. See Florida FWC's guidance at https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/nonnatives/.

How much does iguana removal cost in Miami?

Pricing depends on the property size, level of activity, access conditions, required trapping or exclusion work, and whether ongoing service is needed. Contact us for a quote.

Can you stop iguanas from coming back?

Yes. We seal burrows, install barriers around seawalls and pool decks, remove attractant plants and offer recurring maintenance for HOAs and waterfront homes.

Do you repair iguana damage to seawalls and landscaping?

We fill and compact burrows, repair damaged landscaping, and recommend structural repairs when a seawall or foundation has been undermined.

What should I do if I find a snake in my house?

Keep people and pets away, close off the room if you can do it safely, keep the snake in sight from a distance, and call (305) 587-5312. Do not try to catch or kill it. If anyone is bitten, call 911 immediately.

Do you remove venomous snakes?

Yes. We remove rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, coral snakes and other venomous species, plus large constrictors such as Burmese pythons and boas.

Which venomous snakes live in South Florida?

The Eastern diamondback rattlesnake, dusky pygmy rattlesnake, Florida cottonmouth and Eastern coral snake are the venomous species found in our service area. See Florida FWC's snake profiles at https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/reptiles/snakes/.

Can you find a dead animal I can smell but cannot see?

Yes. We locate carcasses in attics, wall voids, crawl spaces, ducts and landscaping, remove the source, then sanitize and deodorize the area.

Do you remove the odor as well as the carcass?

Yes. Removing the carcass is only part of the job — we treat the surrounding material with enzyme cleaners and deodorizers so the smell does not linger.

Are you licensed and insured?

We are a professional south florida wildlife-removal team. Contact us directly if you'd like to discuss our qualifications for your project.

Do you give free estimates?

No. We do not offer free estimates. Pricing depends on the property size, level of activity, access conditions, required trapping or exclusion work, and whether ongoing service is needed. Contact us for a quote.

Do you service commercial properties and property managers?

Yes. Serving homeowners, property managers, communities, and commercial properties across Miami-Dade and Broward.

Contact

Call (305) 587-5312 for reptile and wildlife removal in Miami-Dade and Broward County.

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