Raccoons might seem cuddly and cute at first glance. They even look like cartoon bandits, and have a reputation to match, but raccoons are wild animals, not pets. They are notoriously difficult to domesticate, and they belong in their natural habitat.
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Due to all the recent flooding, many area snakes have been displaced from their homes, and are now finding shelter in and around private homes. In an article detailing the snakes found in and around Austin, Critter Ridder’s owner and founder, Mike Dillon, spoke with Fox 7 Austin to weigh in on the snake issue.
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Texas wildlife is unique in its diversity. State-wide, there are hundreds of species, including enough amphibians, birds, fish, mammals, invertebrates, and reptiles to keep naturalists busy for a lifetime. Some of these creatures are highly unusual, based on their coloring, appearance and habits.
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Finding droppings in your house can be just as startling as finding an animal itself, and is a sure-fire indication that you have wild animals in your house. If you found some animal poop, but aren’t sure exactly where it’s coming from, look for these clues to help identify animal droppings.
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Animals need shelter just like the rest of us. When a storm destroys their natural habitat, animals will instinctively seek refuge in the nearest dry structure. Unfortunately, that structure could be your home.
Thankfully, there are plenty of things you can do to deter these unwelcome guests. Here are some of the common pests to look for after a Texas storm and some compassionate ways to prevent a possible home invasion.
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Lovable hunter and pet, or maybe more of a nuisance for your garden, cats can be a great addition to your home. They have added benefits such as chasing away pests and catching unwanted bugs. However, stray cats can cause trouble for your flower beds, gardens and even get in your trash. Here are some ways cats can help protect your home and alternatively how to keep them out of your yard if they are unwanted.
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In Central Texas, it is extremely common for pests to get into our homes, attics, and sheds. From mice to snakes, possums to raccoons, all wild animals will seek shelter where they can. But did you know that there is one simple thing you can do to reduce your risk of getting critters in your home? Here is the magic tip.
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Austin’s Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge, also known simply as the Congress Avenue Bridge, houses around 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats during the hot summer months. The bats congregate under the bridge that leads to the Austin Capitol Building and take flight in large groups as dusk approaches. The flight of the bats makes for a popular tourist attraction during Texas summers, when evenings are warm and the largest volume of bats lives under the bridge.
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Rodents, or mammals of the order Rodentia, are the largest group of mammals on Earth. Most North Americans don’t distinguish well between rodents and other pests. Furry, mischievous creatures such as raccoons and river otters are mistakenly placed in the same category as rodents.
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Raccoons are some of the most common carriers of the rabies virus. They share the label of primary carrier with animals like foxes, skunks, and bats. These animals are high risk species that contract and transmit the rabies virus quickly.
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