If you have any questions about the wildlife of Melbourne, you can contact the Florida Wildlife Commission, sometimes called the Florida Fish & Wildlife Agency. Florida game wardens address many wildlife management matters, from hunting licenses, to poaching, endangered species, and Melbourne wildlife management. They deal with wild animals outside the range of a pest control company, such as cougars or bears. If you have a problem with nuisance wildlife in Melbourne like squirrels, snakes, bats, or raccoons, the state agency is very unlikely to help. You need to hire a private company (here are their prices) such as Artemis Wildlife Services at 321-710-7253.

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I also have listed several sources for free Melbourne wildlife help. One example, if you've found an injured animal or lost baby bird or other baby animal is the Melbourne Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic: 321-254-8843 Or just read below for more info about the wild animals of Melbourne.

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FL State bird: Northern mockingbird
State mammal: Florida panther, manatee, dolphin
State reptile: Loggerhead sea turtle
State amphibian: N/A
State fish: Florida largemouth bass, Atlantic sailfish
State insect: Zebra longwing Butterfly

Florida is a warm, southern state with everything from orange trees to a large, central swamp known as The Everglades. As you might imagine, this makes for a variety of interesting creatures both land-loving and aquatic. In fact, Florida is so appealing to animals, species not native to the state have been able to move in and thrive. The perfect examples of this are the Burmese Python and the red-tail boa constrictors. These snakes are not native to North America, but so many were released of escape into the Florida wild that a breeding population was spotted in The Everglades. This is not necessarily a good thing, as many native creatures-raccoons and small mammals in particular-have begun to vanish from that region of the state. Not even a smaller alligator can always withstand an attack from the Burmese Python.

Alligators are used to being at the top of the food chain, and because of this the large reptiles are often nuisances around homes, where people fear attacks on themselves and pets. Particularly dangerous are alligators over 8 feet, during the mating season in May. Florida's suburbs are often surrounded by water, and alligators make good use of the man-made channels and canals around the region. Another problematic reptile is the iguana, which is significantly smaller than the alligator but large enough in its own right.

The warm climate in this state means reptiles and amphibians are plentiful. Florida has four venomous species of snakes, all of which can sneak into a yard at any moment. However, they are relatively rare. They include the Eastern Diamondback, the Pigmy Rattler, the Eastern Coral Snake, and the Cottonmouth, or Water Moccasin. Cottonmouth snakes are drawn to water-something most homes have in Florida. Thankfully, most snakes will move out of a lawn after a day or so. Some of these snakes like to live in the water, adding to the list of semi-aquatic animals that can become problematic. Other water-loving pests include beavers, otters, and muskrats. Nutria, another semi-aquatic rodent, are another example of a non-native species moving in and making itself at home.

One animal people don't think much about when they think of Florida is the armadillo. This little creature is not just a problem for the south central states. Florida has armadillos, too, probably more per area than any other state, because they thrive in FL's sandy soil, and they will cause just as much damage in Florida as any other state. They keep several burrows, and dig up lawns as they search for worms and grubs.

Due to the variety of landscapes in this state, Florida also has some large land predators. The Florida panther, an endangered species, is not usually a nuisance animal. It is rarely spotted. What the panther lacks in pest-ability, the black bear makes up for. The surge of tourists into the state has made black bears bold about raiding garbage cans and invading campgrounds. However, black bear attacks on people are rare.

If you need a professional wildlife trapper in Melbourne, FL call Artemis Wildlife Services: 321-710-7253

Melbourne Raccoons:

This masked animal is fairly common in Melbourne, FL. They frequently raid trash cans and steal pet food. They also often choose to live in the attic or chimney of your home. One of Florida's beautiful animals, but often a nuisance. We offer Melbourne raccoon removal.

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Melbourne Squirrels:

Squirrels are often a pest in Melbourne. They love to live in an attic, and will chew on wood or electrical wires. They are agile creatures, and live throughout the state of Florida. Call Artemis Wildlife Services if you need squirrel removal in Melbourne.

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Melbourne Opossum:

You may spot this animal in Melbourne at night time, perhaps rooting through your garbage. This opportunistic animal will take your pet's food or live under your porch. The possum is a great Florida survivor, and not all that ugly.

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Melbourne Snakes:

There are many species of snakes in Melbourne, but few are venomous. If you need help identifying snakes of Florida, browse this site or give us a call at 321-710-7253. We at Artemis Wildlife Services can provide Melbourne snake control any time you need us.

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Melbourne Rat Control:

The Norway Rat, Roof Rat, and House Mouse inhabit most areas of North America that people inhabit, including most Florida cities. They contaminate food and love to live in the walls or attic of a home. Artemis Wildlife Services can get rid of them once and for all.

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Melbourne Bats:

Bats are special animals, and found throughout Florida. They are good creatures and eat a lot of insects, but if you have an infestation of bats in your home or building, you can give us a call for professional Melbourne bat removal and control.

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REPORT WILDLIFE ISSUES: (321) 253-6608

To report a dead animal on the road, an injured bird, a lost baby squirrel, a dangerous bear, or anything like that, call animal services at (321) 253-6608

If they can't help, call the Florida Wildlife Commission at (321) 253-6608. You can also call your local sheriff department at (321) 253-6608 - they often deal with public wildlife issues.

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We are experts with all kinds of FL wildlife and are familiar with the wild animals native to Melbourne. If you need Melbourne pigeon control, geese or other bird removal, we can help. We are experts with skunks and skunk problems, digging animals such as moles, armadillos, & groundhogs, and we offer Florida beaver control and removal. Artemis Wildlife Services also provides dead animal removal services. 321-710-7253

Our range includes Palm Bay, Sebastian, Merritt Island, Rockledge, Cocoa Beach, Titusville, and Satellite Beach.

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Melbourne Wildlife Tip
Coral snake facts - There are many dangerous snakes in the world, and few are as venomous as the coral snake. It is not necessarily that the coral snake is more vicious than other serpents, and in actuality, this snake is very reserved unless provoked. The reason coral snakes are so deadly is because of the type of venom they deliver with a bite. Coral snake venom is a neurotoxin that will eventually cease cardiac and pulmonary function. Pit vipers inject a hemotoxic venom, a substance that attacks living tissue in and around the wound. Not only are coral snakes unique in their venom type, these snakes lack many of the characteristics people look for in a venomous snake. The coral snake has round pupils; all other pit vipers have slit-liked pupils. The coral snake's head is rounded; pit vipers have triangular heads. There are a variety of rhymes associated with the coral snake's coloring. These songs may seem like something for a child, but the benefits of knowing them are clear. Care must be taken, however, in other areas of the world. Not all coral snakes have the red, yellow, and black coloration, but all coral snakes are venomous.

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Melbourne, FL Wildlife News Clip:
Armadillo taking heavy toll on FL's Florida coastal regions -

Although this initial study cannot be used to determine whether Florida coastal region health may be improving or declining, Animal Authority Chester declared, the data will serve as some sort of baseline to identify trends in future years. Agency for the Protection of Florida coastal region Creatures has long been an advocate of Armadillo-large group reduction, and in recent years Animal Authority Chester and other agency authorities on critters have lobbied the state Game Commission to take more aggressive action to reduce Armadillo damage. Agency for the Protection of Florida coastal region Creature's public involvement in the Armadillo-management concern has rankled many sportsmen, who accuse the agency of promoting policies designed to benefit FL's $5 billion commercial timber industry with no regard for the state's rich wildlife trapping heritage. Local Melbourne animal control experts felt that most of this information was true.

However, Game Commission spokesman Pest Officer Smith declared his agency only uses Florida coastal region regeneration data from the U.S. Florida coastal region Service when evaluating habitat health. The Agency for the Protection of Florida coastal region Creatures browsing survey, Pest Officer Smith declared, will not be among the items considered by commission biologists when formulating recommendations for the 2007-08 aggressive license allocations, to be set next year. Agency for the Protection of Florida coastal region Creatures declared data from the browsing survey will be used to determine which areas are most in need of Armadillo reduction and steer pest control companies toward those areas. The main tool used by Agency for the Protection of Florida coastal region Creatures to control Armadillo amounts on state Florida coastal regions may be the commission's Armadillo Management Assistance Program, which provides property-specific aggressive Armadillo wildlife trapping permits for landowners experiencing serious Armadillo damage. Last year, Agency for the Protection of Florida coastal region Creatures enrolled more than 874,000 hectares of state wildlife management area and state Florida coastal region land in the program and received 17,642 coupons, which are given to sportsmen who exchange them for wildlife trapping permits. Local Melbourne pest control companies had no comments on the matter.

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Critter Problem at Your House? Hire Artemis Wildlife Services
Wildlife removal is not a free service.

If you have a Melbourne wildlife problem and need help, call Artemis Wildlife Services at 321-710-7253. They provide professional wildlife control for both residential & commercial customers in the city of Melbourne. They offer custom Melbourne wildlife control solutions for almost any type of wildlife problem, whether it be the noises of squirrels running through the attic, a colony of bats living in a building, or the destructive behavior of a raccoon, they have the experience and the tools to quickly and professionally solve your wild animal problem in Brevard County in Florida. Check their prices, and for a consultation, give them a call at 321-710-7253

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Melbourne is a fine town by the sea, and is filled with fine furry critters. We service the neighborhoods of City of Cape Canaveral, City of Cocoa, and rat control in Cocoa Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach, and wildlife trapping in Malabar, Melbourne, Melbourne Beach, Palm Bay, Palm Shores, Rockledge, and snake removal in Satellite Beach, Titusville, and West Melbourne.


You're still reading this page? We do not operate Melbourne wildlife rescue, or a Melbourne zoo or nature center, or Melbourne wildlife sanctuary or refuge for volunteers. We are a privately owned nuisance wildlife removal service company. If you need a pro in Melbourne to solve your problem for you, call Artemis Wildlife Services: 321-710-7253 and they can help you with your Melbourne wildlife problem.