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Python Bowl Was A Success

Nearly 80 snakes were captured

Florida's python bowl is now over and the numbers have come in. More than 750 hunters from around 20 different states showed up for the event that ended a few days ago. About 80 snakes were caught in total according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Many people thought that this was just an event that played off of the 2020 Super Bowl that is being held in Miami, however, Florida holds this event each year to help combat the invasive species.

The top prize winner caught eight snakes and was awarded an all-terrain vehicle. Another contestant caught both the longest and the heaviest snake that came in at 62 pounds. Conservationists say that the species poses a threat to the natural habitat of the everglades, where the snakes are estimated to number in the tens of thousands.

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Hunters put the squeeze on 80 snakes in Python Bowl

More than 750 people from 20 states turned up for Florida's 2020 Python Bowl, catching 80 of the giant invasive snakes, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said in a release.

One contestant, Tom Rahill, caught both the longest, a beast of 12 feet, 7.3 inches, and the heaviest, a 62-pounder. He won $4,000 for his efforts. Florida holds the contest every year in an effort to put the squeeze on the nonvenomous constrictor. Conservationists say the reptiles, estimated to number in the tens of thousands in the Everglades, pose a threat to native wildlife. Read more

Summary: More than 750 hunters from around 20 different states showed up for the event that ended a few days ago. About 80 snakes were caught in total according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Second prize winners for "LONGEST PYTHON" in their categories are PRO: Amy Siewe for a 10-foot, 7-inch python. ROOKIE: Dave Mucci for an 11-foot, .08-inch python! #PythonBowl #snake pic.twitter.com/agPWi3GGKU

— MyFWC (@MyFWC) January 25, 2020

Python Bowl nets 80 snakes for cash prizes in Everglades

A Burmese python hunt in Florida bagged 80 of the big serpents as contenders vied for cash prizes in the state’s latest effort to eliminate the invasive species that has long devastated the Everglades’ delicate ecosystem.

The competition, which ran from Jan. 9 to Jan. 19, attracted more than 750 hunters from across 20 states, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Committee said Saturday in a news release.

Summary: The Florida python bowl was a success with nearly 80 snakes caught. One contestant caught the longest and the heaviest snake, weighing around 62 pounds.

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Interactive Map Locates Coyote Sightings

Track where coyotes have been spotted

Coyote sightings around the state of Florida have become a common occurrence in recent years. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission estimates that about 5,000 sightings have been reported in the past four years alone and each year that number grew. A local news station and a location intelligence company have created an interactive map for residents to use. The map tracks and stores data about coyote sightings in areas all over the state. Residents can use the map to see where coyotes have been reported and if that is close to their residence.

The Florida Python bowl kicked off last week and hundreds and hundreds of hunters showed up in south Florida to help capture and kill some of the invasive species. The event has since ended (on Monday) but there were plenty of stories to share from the time hunters spent in the Everglades. One man had quite a scare when a python began to wrap itself around his body and started to constrict, as pythons do. He was able to get free and continue bagging pythons.

For information on coyote control and snake removal, visit On Point Wildlife Removal.

Find the coyote sightings in your Florida neighborhood

More than 5,000 people statewide have contacted the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation to report coyote sightings over the past four years, including complaints of pets being killed by coyotes.

The number of reports in Central Florida has grown each of those years, state records indicate. With the assistance of Esri, a location intelligence company, News 6 created this interactive map showing where coyote sightings and complaints have occurred throughout Central Florida. See more

Summary: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission estimates that about 5,000 sightings have been reported in the past four years alone and each year that number grew. A local news station and a location intelligence company have created an interactive map to track sightings.

Find the interactive map here.

Florida python hunters wrestle invasive snakes

Thomas Aycock's life flashed before his eyes one night in the Everglades as a 4m Burmese python squeezed his arm and a leg in its coils.

Aycock, who was trying to bag the snake by himself, still recalls feeling its tail across his back. "I knew what it was doing, it was going for my throat," said the 54-year-old Florida Army National Guard major who was able to wrestle free during that incident in the summer of 2018. "I said to myself, 'It can't go down like this.'" Read more

Summary: The Florida Python bowl kicked off last week and hundreds and hundreds of hunters showed up in south Florida to help capture and kill some of the invasive species. A few hunters have had scary encounters with the large snakes.

'It was going for my throat': Florida python hunters wrestle invasive snakes https://t.co/4jx9tHJ7Z0 pic.twitter.com/JkpkV43EVW

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 17, 2020

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Controlling Florida’s Invasive Species

How the use of technology can help

The House is potentially passing a bill that could approve the use of drones to track wildlife. The bill, HB 659, would allow state agencies, like the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to utilize drones over swamp areas and other unpopulated spaces where invasive species and nuisance animals have caused issues. Primarily, the drones would be helpful in the tracking of the burmese python in the Everglades, a species that has proved problematic in the past few years.

A group of coyotes is suspected of killing a family's pet dog at a country club recently in Melbourne. The coyotes have been spotted around the country club's premises for the past two months and have not caused issues until now. Thew family's dog got out from their car and its remains were later found at the club. Officials have expressed the need for residents to take extra precautions for themselves and for their pets as coyotes are becoming an increasingly common sight.

For information on wildlife control, visit On Point Wildlife Removal.

First House panel OKs drone control of invasive species

Drones may provide eyes in the skies, but people won’t be affected, if a bill approved by a House panel Wednesday becomes law.

HB 659 would allow state agencies, such as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, to use the aircraft over swamps and other people-free places where invasive species (like pythons) and other nuisances have proved problematic. These would be only over public lands. Learn more

Summary: The House is potentially passing a bill that could approve the use of drones to track wildlife. The bill, HB 659, would allow state agencies, like the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to utilize drones.

First House panel OKs drone control of invasive species https://t.co/91500DAcPZ via @aggancarski #FlaPol pic.twitter.com/vBSkGsSoUQ

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Coyotes suspected of killing dog at Florida country club

A group of coyotes that has been spotted around a Florida country club the past two months is suspected of killing a pet dog, wildlife trappers and country club staff said.

A family was driving near Suntree Country Club in Melbourne with their new rescue dog last week when it jumped out an open window and ran off, Suntree general manager Steve Lamontagne told Florida Today. The dog's remains were later found on the club's property. Read more

Summary: A group of coyotes is suspected of killing a family's pet dog at a country club recently in Melbourne. The coyotes have been spotted around the country club's premises for the past two months.

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Squirrels and Bats As Pets?

Laws surrounding what types of wild animals you can legally keep in your home

Many people think of pets as common furry companions, such as a dog or a cat. Or even a snake in some cases. The state of Florida, however, allows for many exotic animals to be kept as pets with the proper permits. Animals are divided into classes in the state and some class two and three animals can be considered pets. Animals such as bats, squirrels and even coyotes can live in your home with the right documentation. Bats and squirrels for example are classified as class three animals, however, bats require a permit to be kept while squirrels do not.

The Florida Python Bowl officially kicked off over the weekend drawing hundreds of hunters to the everglades area. The challenge is a 10-day event that is encouraging hunters to capture and kill as many pythons as they can. The burmese python is considered an invasive species in Florida and disrupts the natural ecosystem that is important to preserving the everglades.

For information on animal removal, visit On Point Wildlife Removal.

Exotic Animals You Can Actually Legally Have As A Pet In Florida

As far as pets go, most of us will opt for fluffy puppies and kitties; oddly enough though, Florida animal laws allow you to have some pretty exotic animals as your cuddly companions. We've all seen those headlines about people's pet gators escaping, but they aren't the only unexpected wildlife you can keep in the Sunshine State.

Some exotic animals in Class II and Class III categories can be kept as a personal pet; most will require you to have a permit in order to possess them, while others don't, but what you can actually own legally might seriously shock you. Learn more

Summary: Florida allows for many exotic animals to be kept as pets with the proper permits. Animals are divided into classes in the state and some class two and three animals can be considered pets.

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Florida’s Python Bowl 2020 kicks off

Python Bowl 2020 kicked off over the weekend as efforts to eradicate the invasive Burmese pythons heat up.

The Florida Python Challenge is a 10-day event that began Friday where veteran hunters and novice snake surveyors head into the field to capture as many pythons as possible.

As of Monday morning, 662 people have registered to participate and 18 snakes have been turned in to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s check stations.

Read more

Summary: The Florida Python Bowl officially kicked off over the weekend drawing hundreds of hunters to the everglades area. The challenge is a 10-day event.

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Large Python Removed From Florida Yard

Invasive snakes you should watch out for

Earlier in the week, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission were called out to a resident's home to help capture a large Burmese python that was in their yard. The snake measured over 9-feet long and was caught without any mishaps. Burmese pythons have been an invasive species in the Everglades for a few years and have been growing in numbers. The snakes are not protected in the state other than by anti-cruelty laws, so residents are allowed to kill them at will.

The much talked about "Florida python challenge" is ready to get underway. The challenge has been met with criticism but is still pushing forward, offering those who participate and capture snakes various prizes. Burmese pythons entered the state via the exotic pet trade and have taken over the everglades disrupting the natural ecosystem that thrives there.

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Giant Burmese Python Removed From Yard

Earlier this week, officers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission were called to a home in Key Largo after some residents spotted a large Burmese python slithering through their yard.

FWC caught the python without incident. It measured over 9-feet long. Burmese pythons are an invasive species in and around the Everglades. Read more

Summary: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission were called out to a resident's home to help capture a large Burmese python that was in their yard. The snake measured over 9-feet long.

Want a new ATV? Bag a few snakes in Python Challenge

There may be easier ways to obtain a brand-new ATV, but one way is to catch the most pythons in the Florida Python Challenge.

The 10-day Burmese python-killing contest starts Friday in the Everglades, with an array of prizes, including ATVs and cash, for killing the most, the longest and heaviest. Burmese pythons arrived in the Everglades through the exotic pet trade. See more

Summary: The Florida python challenge is set to begin soon, offering those who participate various prizes. The challenge will last for ten days.

Want a new ATV? Bag a few snakes in 10-day Python Challenge https://t.co/KqFu83ajGg pic.twitter.com/BpWwEOjmgR

— South Florida Sun Sentinel (@SunSentinel) January 4, 2020

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Hunt for Everglade Pythons Still On

New ways to help capture the snakes

The Burmese python is considered an invasive species in the state of Florida. Over the past decade, their numbers have increased and have now reached somewhere in the thousands to tens of thousands. Scientists have recently introduced a new camera that could aid in the capture of many of these snakes. The camera uses infrared technology to find the snakes but that is only half of the battle. Once they are spotted, the trick is to catch them, which has proven difficult in the past.

The state has urged residents to help catch and kill the invasive species. One man captured three in very close proximity and all in one bag, which was a big feat. In total, he caught five pythons that day with the longest measuring around nine feet long. The state of Florida has upped its request to catch and kill the pythons from the urging of the governor last August.

For more information on the safe removal of snakes, visit On Point Wildlife Removal.

New camera may find Everglades pythons

Over the past four decades, the Burmese python, has spread throughout the Everglades and multiplied until scientists estimate there may be tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of them. Humans have been able to do little to stop their spread, in part because they are so hard to find.

Two months ago, scientists announced a new type of camera that uses infrared technology to spot the big snakes.

Summary: A new technology has been introduced to help capture Burmese pythons in the Everglades. The new camera will us infrared technology to help spot the snakes.

New camera may find Everglades pythons -- but they’re still hard to kill https://t.co/Yv7tiMa0yr

— Tampa Bay Times (@TB_Times) December 27, 2019

A Florida hunter captured 3 pythons at the same time in a single bag

Kimmel, 31, was rolling slowly in his truck when he spotted two snakes near each other in spiky grass that provides a near-infallible camouflage for the dangerous reptile.

Then there was a third – all within about 10 feet of each other.

In a video he posted to his YouTube channel, Kimmel carefully puts each snake in a white sack. He said he was looking for more even as he wrangled each one into the bag.

Summary: One man in Florida helped to capture three large Burmese pythons in one bag, which is a hard thing to accomplish. The state has urged residents to capture and kill the invasive species to help with controlling the population.

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Florida Wildlife Update

Iguana populations continue to be a problem

Florida is known to host large populations of iguanas. In the last few years, the problem has seemed to grow and cause rising concerns amongst residents. Some residents are forced to pay thousands of dollars a year to try to combat the reptiles from invading their yards and homes. Iguanas are not native to Florida but have been around for at least six decades. Scientists believe they were brought over from places like the Caribbean as pets.

The invasive species have begun to take over certain areas in alarming numbers. In one south Florida town, people spotted a group of iguanas under a bridge sunning themselves. The group of reptiles numbered around 60. The invasive species has been able to thrive in the climate and habitat that Florida offers.

For more information on iguana control, pay a visit to On Point Wildlife Removal of Melbourne.

Massive iguana population turns Florida into 'Jurassic Park'

Hundreds of thousands of unwanted visitors are invading Florida homes and public areas. While these green iguanas seem to be enjoying the sun, residents are comparing their takeover to "Jurassic Park."

"My daughter was home visiting school in the summertime and she took out her camera and literally played the [theme to] 'Jurassic Park' and started videotaping as they were approaching the greens … they will just go running, and you see what looks like little dinosaurs running away from you," Dawn Braeseke, the general manager of Cooper Colony Golf and Country Club, said. Read more

Summary: In the last few years, the iguana problem has seemed to grow and cause rising concerns amongst residents. Iguanas are not native to Florida and were brought over as pets.

Iguanas are taking over South Florida, check out this bridge in Boca Raton

A bridge in Boca Raton has turned out to be a popular gathering spot for iguanas.

More than 60 could be seen sunning themselves Thursday morning from the El Rio Trail, a trail popular for biking, jogging and walking.

The massive grouping of reptiles was spotted on the bridge that takes Yamato Road over the trail. See more

Summary: A large group of iguanas were spotted sunning themselves on a bridge in south Florida. The iguanas numbered around 60.

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Bat Guano: Helpful or Hurtful?

The facts about bats you need to know

Bats and bat guano can carry a multitude of diseases that can be transmitted to humans. One of these is known as Histoplasmosis. This is a fungus that thrives in places where there are large amounts of bird or bat poop (guano), such as in some soil. The illness can often be misdiagnosed as the symptoms are similar to other sicknesses. The symptoms usually appear between 3 and 17 days after breathing in the fungus.

There are a multitude of bat species in the state of Florida. The state has around 13 native bat species, however, contrary to popular belief, there are no vampire bats in the state. Many of the species are common and a few of the more rare species migrate to the area for only part of the year.

For more information on bat guano removal and control, visit On Point Wildlife Removal of Palm Bay.

Histoplasmosis: Be Safe Around Bat Poop

Histoplasmosis is caused by Histoplasma, a fungus that lives in the soil, particularly where there’s a large amount of bird or bat poop. The infection ranges from mild to life-threatening.

It can be misdiagnosed because its symptoms are similar to those of other illnesses. Here are some important things to know about histoplasmosis. Learn more

Summary: Bats and bat guano can carry a multitude of diseases that can be transmitted to humans. One of these is known as Histoplasmosis.

Histoplasmosis is a disease caused by a fungus that can live in bird or bat droppings. Learn how to stay healthy around birds and bats! https://t.co/t6SwlMJaJC #FungalDisease #ThinkFungus #OneHealth #FungalWeek pic.twitter.com/BTGmxVMb7d

— CDC Emerging Infections (@CDC_NCEZID) October 5, 2018

Facts: Bats in Florida

First of all, there are no vampire bats in Florida! And bats are not rodents. They are in their own order, Chiroptera, which translates to “hand-wing,” and most people are surprised to learn that the bone structure of a bat wing is nearly identical to a human hand.

Bats are also the only mammals that actually fly instead of glide. But there’s more to the furry little nocturnal animals than meets the eye. Read more

Summary: There are 13 known native species of bats living in Florida. All bats in the state are insectivores and help control pests throughout the year.

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Florida Wildlife Update

Raccoon tests positive for rabies and burmese pythons still a problem

A raccoon recently tested positive for rabies, this time in Marion county. Officials said an animal with rabies can infect other animals that have not received a rabies vaccination, which includes pets. The Florida Department of Health has said that residents should take extra precautions now that the rabies virus has been confirmed in their area. They have also offered tips on keeping yourself and pets safe.

Florida has issued a notice about a python catching contest leading up to the 2020 Super bowl in Miami. The contest has thousands of dollars in prizes for the residents that catch the longest snake, the heaviest snake and the most pythons in the Everglades. Burmese pythons, which arrived in Florida through the exotic pet business, have established breeding populations in the Everglades.

For information on raccoon removal and snake control, visit On Point Wildlife Removal of Palm Bay.

Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Marion County

A raccoon recently tested positive for rabies in Marion County, causing the Florida Department of Health to issue an alert to nearby neighbors.

The Florida Department of Health in Marion County said residents in Summerfield, Oxford and the northwest part of The Villages should "maintain a heightened awareness" that rabies is active in the area.

Officials said an animal with rabies can infect other animals that have not received a rabies vaccination, which includes pets. Read more

Summary: A raccoon recently tested positive for rabies, this time in Marion county. Officials said an animal with rabies can infect other animals that have not received a rabies vaccination.

What says ‘Super Bowl’ in Florida more than a python-catching contest?

A python-catching contest with thousands of dollars in prizes will take place in the lead-up to the Super Bowl, as the game’s Miami host committee helps attack one of Florida’s most ferocious environmental problems.

The Florida Python Challenge 2020 Python Bowl will run from Jan. 10-19, with members of the public invited to register and head into the Everglades to catch Burmese pythons. Learn more

Summary: Florida has issued a notice about a python catching contest leading up to the 2020 Super bowl in Miami. The contest has thousands of dollars in prizes.

What says ‘Super Bowl’ in Florida more than a python-catching contest? https://t.co/awALEEXoau

— Kathy (@SunSentinelKath) December 5, 2019

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Animal Rights Group Questioning Iguana Removal

PETA disagrees with Florida's plan

Florida wildlife officials have come under fire recently for their request to residents to kill iguanas without permits. The invasive species have become such a nuisance that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission told residents that they should exterminate them on their property whenever the opportunity presents itself. The animal rights group PETA worries the reptiles are not being killed humanely because officials did not offer instructions on how to kill them.

A raccoon was recently discovered to have the rabies virus in Palm Beach county, Florida. The raccoon fought with a residents dog and was captured by Animal Control who sent the animal in for testing. It was then confirmed to have the virus. Officials are warning people to take extra precautions and to not interact with wild animals.

For information on iguana removal and raccoon safety, pay a visit to On Point Wildlife Removal of Palm Bay.

PETA asks Florida for iguana killing information

Florida wildlife officials have come under scrutiny since telling residents earlier this year they could kill iguanas without a permit.

The non-native reptiles are such a nuisance that Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says residents should exterminate them on their property whenever possible. The animal rights group PETA worries the reptiles are not being killed humanely because officials did not offer instructions on how to kill them. Learn more

Summary: Florida wildlife officials have come under fire recently for their request to residents to kill iguanas without permits. PETA worries the reptiles are not being killed humanely because officials did not offer instructions on how to kill them.

The animals right group PETA was told it would have to cough up $75,000 if it wanted to find out how Florida wildlife officials arrived at the decision of allowing residents to start killing iguanas without a permit. https://t.co/DwDMASLtdy

— KENS 5 (@KENS5) November 30, 2019

Raccoon found in Palm Beach County has rabies

A raccoon found in Wellington tested positive for rabies, Palm Beach County health officials announced Monday.

On Wednesday, the raccoon fought with a resident’s dog on the 15000 block of De Havilland Court, according to Animal Care and Control officials who sent the raccoon for rabies testing. Read more

Summary: A raccoon was recently discovered to have the rabies virus in Palm Beach county, Florida. The raccoon fought with a residents dog.

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Invasive Species In Florida

Snakes and Iguanas

Invasive species are common place in the Sunshine state. Snakes and iguanas are among the most populous creatures that cause issues for local residents. Snakes can be seen everywhere across the state and oftentimes are in places that they shouldn't be. At the University of Central Florida, a cop had to remove a snake that had accessed a classroom and one woman in Tallahassee found an anaconda in her yard.

Iguanas are another species that have become abundant in the state. This is perhaps the most in-your-face invasive species that Florida has to offer. You can see these guys any and everywhere and even have a habit of shorting out power lines. Florida wildlife managers know they’re a problem. Citizen complaints about the invasive reptiles had become so numerous that they made a tentative stab at doing something about it early this year and gave the green light for people to humanely kill the animals.

For information on invasive species and removal, check out On Point Wildlife Removal of Palm Bay.

Snakes are everywhere in Florida

It’s a Florida thing: If you live here, you know.

The chances are more than good you’ll see a snake in your lifetime.

And we’re not talking the potential companions in tanks at sweet, little pet shops or small garden variety ones hanging out by your picnic. Burmese pythons were introduced to mortified locals in the 1990s by equally terrified pet owners who released them into the wild when they got too big. Read more

Summary: Snakes can be seen everywhere across the state and oftentimes are in places that they shouldn't be. Burmese pythons are among the most invasive and cause issues for the local habitat.

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Iguana population and damage booms

The green iguana is the most in-your-face invasive species in South Florida.

Unlike the infamous but elusive Burmese python, iguanas freely mingle with people — and often act like they own the place. One jaunty male was videoed recently strolling Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road while others pose unperturbed for pictures along the crowded promenade. They sun on docks and decks across South Florida, poop in pools and graze on gardens. They’ve undermined the kitchen at a golf course restaurant in Cooper City and canal banks along Miami’s Little River. Read more

Summary: Iguanas are some of the most abundant species in the state of Florida. They are considered invasive and cause issues for local residents.

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Rabies Cases in Florida

Could you be at risk?

A local Florida man was attacked recently by a suspected rabid raccoon. Paramedics took the man to the hospital where he received more than one dozen stitches from the incident. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the attack as there have been multiple other cases reported since last August. Officials are raising awareness on how to avoid an attack from wild raccoons.

In Polk County, Florida, a 15-year-old boy was bitten in the hand by a rabid raccoon. The animal was sent to the state lab in Tampa and was confirmed to have rabies. Local officials are stressing the importance that kids be taught to avoid animals that are wild or that they are unfamiliar with. The 10 rabies cases confirmed in Polk County have consisted of five bats and five raccoons.

For information on raccoon control, visit On Point Wildlife Removal of Palm Bay.

Man Viciously Attacked by Raccoon

A Lauderhill man went in for his second round of rabies shots Thursday after a raccoon viciously attacked him outside his home.

Kevin Williams said he stepped outside to smoke a cigarette early Monday morning when a raccoon lunged at him, scratching and biting him in the foot, legs and arms.

Wiliams said kicked, threw and even wrestled the animal to the ground before it stopped.

"It was traumatic. I just can't believe it, I can't believe this is happening to me," he told NBC 6. "I was almost battling for my life." Read more

Summary: A local Florida man was attacked by a seemingly rabid raccoon. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the attack, which is the third reported incident since late August.

10th rabies case confirmed in Polk County

The 10th rabies case in Polk County has been confirmed after a 15-year-old boy was bitten by a raccoon.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said the boy was bitten on Thursday, Nov. 14 in the Providence neighborhood in Davenport.

Two days after being sent to the state laboratory in Tampa, the raccoon was confirmed positive for rabies. Via WFTS

Summary: A 15-year-old boy was bitten by a rabid raccoon in Polk County, Florida. Days later, the raccoon was confirmed to have rabies.

Hillsborough County sees its first case of rabies in 2019 #TampaBay #Florida #Animals #ThursdayThoughts #HillsboroughCounty https://t.co/iqDHE7XHtd

— SallyB (@Sally33755) October 17, 2019

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Florida Snake Populations

Some are native species, others are invading

Fall is in full swing in the state of Florida and that means more venomous snakes are coming out of hiding. Rattlesnakes, vipers, and cottonmouth are all snakes residents could come into contact with throughout the next few months. Snakes usually breed in the spring, which means by the cooler months of fall, their eggs have hatched and the young snakes are venturing out to explore their surroundings. Due to overdevelopment, snakes and humans are living closer in proximity than ever.

Burmese pythons are an invasive species that has taken over parts of Florida. The species does harm to the natural flow of the ecosystem which they inhabit by feeding on other native wildlife. The state is calling on residents who hunt to go out and kill or trap as many of these snakes as possible. They are even offering compensation for those who take on the task.

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Fall in Florida means more encounters with venomous snakes

Venomous snakes are coming out of hiding in Florida, trappers warn, and the situation is simply a part of living in the Sunshine State.

NBC 2 reports that vipers and venomous snake populations, including rattlesnakes and cottonmouth, are thriving in the fall in Southwest Florida. But, really, snakes are everywhere.

That’s because they breed in the spring and by the fall their eggs have hatched and the adolescent snakes are doing what teens tend to do: venture out to check out their surroundings. Read more

Summary: Fall in Florida means more venomous snakes are coming out of hiding. Vipers, rattlesnakes and cottonmouth are all species of snakes residents could encounter this season.

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Giant pythons invade Florida. Hunters recruited.

The pythons are taking over. And coming our way.

That is why the state is now expanding its stable of python hunters, hiring as many as 50 “Python Action Team” members who can earn $15 an hour.

They have a big task in front of them — to catch as many as 300,000 snakes that can grow longer than a Cadillac Escalade and can kill prey by squeezing the life out of it before slowly devouring the meal. Learn more

Summary: Burmese pythons have invaded the state of Florida. The snakes are an invasive species and cause issues for the natural flow of the ecosystem. The state is hiring hunters to go out and kill as many of the snakes as possible.

Invasive Burmese #pythons have no natural predators in #Florida, and they’re preying on our native #wildlife, like this white pelican. We need your help: https://t.co/98mttG8p3T #snake #bird pic.twitter.com/4Lp7Qcyf8K

— MyFWC (@MyFWC) November 15, 2019

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Iguanas: A Common Florida Nuisance

Iguanas blamed for power outages in the Keys

Iguanas have been blamed for power outages in the Florida Keys recently. One utilities company seems to have come up with a solution, iguana proofing. They will be placing animal guards on all of their power transformers to hopefully deter the invasive species from wreaking havoc on the power grid and the project comes with a high price tag of $91,000. Various species wander into the substations looking for food or shelter and sometimes get electrocuted and cause loss of power for hundreds of residents.

One way people are helping to combat the invasive species is by hunting them. Florida encourages its residents to hunt and kill the reptiles as a way of controlling their populations. Some, like one local California man, have been using the iguanas as a source of food in things like burritos and tacos. The man has had so much success in Florida with his exotic meats operation, that he plans on moving to the state to continue the hunt for more of the invasive reptiles.

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What happens when an iguana meets a transformer?

In the Florida Keys, invasive iguanas have caused more power outages than one electric company could stand.

Iguana-proofing is here.

Keys Energy Services’ Utility Board recently approved the installation of animal guards on power transformers at all nine of its electrical substations.

The cost: $91,000. It’s going to Greenjacket Inc., a company that makes the fiberglass caps meant to cover transformers to prevent “wildlife caused outages,” perpetrated in other parts by squirrels, snakes, raccoons and birds. Read more

Summary: Iguanas have been blamed for power outages throughout the Florida Keys. Keys Energy Service will be placing animal guards on all of their transformers in each substation to help prevent the critters from accessing important equipment.

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Florida iguanas hunted and killed for food

Iguanas living in South Florida have something new to watch out for – a California-based exotic meats operation is setting up shop to take advantage of the invasive population.

According to Palm Beach Post, California resident Anshu Pathak has been making a living selling iguana meat from his exotic meats operation. He’s found so much success in Florida that he expects to relocate to Fort Lauderdale by the end of the year. Read more

Summary: One California man is cashing in on the ability to hunt Iguanas in the state of Florida. He has a successful exotic meats operation and sells iguanas as food in things such as burritos and tacos. The species is invasive to Florida and officials in the state actively encourage people to hunt them.

If Oranges, Mangos, and Coconuts are not on your favorite free food in Florida appetite, there are plenty of Iguanas running around. https://t.co/ysK4bbe4JK

— Mike Jordan, Realtor (@MikeJordanRE) March 8, 2019

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Winter Temperatures Drive Rodents Inside

How to prevent rats from invading your space

Cooler weather has been hitting Florida in recent weeks and it's causing one unwelcome critter to seek shelter indoors. Rodents are much more vulnerable to temperature changes and harsher conditions brought on by winter months and will do anything to get inside your home. The most common rodents to look out for are roof rats and house mice. They pose a threat not only to the sanitation of your home i.e. food,  but they can cause electrical fires by chewing through the wires running throughout your home. Officials are offering advice on how to prevent them from entering your space. Seal up any and all holes on the exterior of your home, make sure the trash is taken out and seal up your food.

Rats have also been invading another space where they are unwelcome, the engines of students cars on FAU's campus. They have been crawling inside cars, making nests and chewing through the wires. Some experts believe they're attracted to the plastic on the wiring. According to an FAU spokeswoman, this is a common occurrence not only on campus but throughout all of south Florida.

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Cooler weather could bring rodents into your home

Fall in Florida may only bring a slight temperature change, but it's just enough to send some unwanted visitors inside your home.

The time change, the slight breeze, drier conditions, it finally feels like fall in Tampa Bay. Mike Bentley with the National Pest Management Association says rodents will be looking to get inside.

He says the most common rodents in our area, roof rats and house mice. See more

Summary: With winter temperatures and conditions slowly becoming the everyday normal again, rodents are seeking shelter indoors. The most common rodents you'll find invading your space are roof rats and house mice. Rodents, such as these, can contaminate your food and cause electrical fires by chewing through your wires.

Students claim rats causing costly damage to cars

Students at Florida Atlantic University claim they've had automobile problems caused by campus rats taking root in their vehicles.

"They'll crawl up inside, make a nest, because I've had to open up plenty of nests," mechanic Brian Small told ABC affiliate WPBF. "They make a nest, they stay there and, for some reason, they're attracted to the plastic on the wiring."

FAU student Victoria Monsalve said her new car was parked in the student dormitory lot on campus. When she couldn't get it to start, she had it towed to a nearby repair shop. Read more

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— Jacey Birch (@JaceyWPLG) October 30, 2019

Summary: Some students have been having car trouble on FAU's campus. The cause seems to be pesky rats that are crawling into the car engines and chewing through wiring. According to a campus spokeswoman, this is a common occurrence, not only at FAU, but throughout southern Florida.

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Squirrels Often the Cause of Significant Power Outages

Florida Squirrels Cause Power Outages

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In recent wildlife news, squirrels are often thought of as enemy number one for utility companies. A surprising amount of power outages are caused by animals each year but squirrels are far and away the biggest perpetrator. For just one year alone, around 4,566 outages were caused by the furry little creatures for one Florida utility company. The animals, who normally take residence in trees, cannot differentiate between trees and power lines, so to them our electrical infrastructure is just another place to set up camp. Some experts believe that they enjoy the taste from the lead of the electrical lines, which they perceive as sweet. This could be one reason the little guys wreak havoc by chewing through the lines.

Duke Energy has plans to retrofit some of their equipment to prevent wildlife from causing damage to our electrical infrastructure. In the meantime, they use things like insulator covers, power line spinners and fences to keep the animals away. According to the United States Energy Information Administration, about 13 million people nationwide were affected by critter-caused outages last year.

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Duke Energy: Squirrels cause the most power outages

Turns out, animal interference is one of the common causes of power outages, even on the biggest stage.

A power outage caused by a fallen bird's nest delayed play at Thursday's Tampa Bay Rays - Los Angeles Angels game at Tropicana Field.

Duke Energy says squirrels cause the most outages; but snakes, raccoons, birds, and other animals knock out the lights when they get into power lines, transformers and substations.

The company has plans to retrofit some of its equipment to prevent animal interference and lightning strikes in the future. In the meantime, they use things like insulator covers, power line spinners and fences to keep the critters away. Read more

Learn more about how energy companies are protecting our electrical infrastructure from problematic squirrels.

Summary: Duke Energy says animals cause a majority of the power outages that disrupt our lives. They have plans to retrofit some of their equipment to better protect against animals, especially squirrels, from chewing through or wreaking havoc on our power grid.

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  One of the greatest threats to the grid will also menace your bird feeder

Last January, the lights in a small section of Oldsmar went out just before 11 a.m. A month later, in the North Florida city of Monticello, power was cut off at 9:23 a.m. Twice that summer, 15 minutes apart, separate clusters of Lake County residents lost their electrical service.

The perpetrators of the outages were longtime enemies of the utility industry, ones that pose an ongoing threat to the grid and have nothing to do with powerful winds from tropical storms.

"Squirrels are one of the top animals that get into our system," said Ana Gibbs, spokeswoman for Duke Energy Florida, which serves each of the areas where the outages occurred. Read more

Read more about nuisance squirrels and other problems they can cause.

Summary: Squirrels have long been an enemy of utility companies across the country. Animals are responsible for a significant amount of power outages per year, however, squirrels are definitely the biggest perpetrator when it comes to chewing through power lines. They usually nest in trees, but when those trees become crowded, they look for the next best thing to hang around on.

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