Allsons Wildlife Control

04/18/2026

02/20/2026

02/19/2026

Just when Floridians thought pythons and iguanas were enough, South Florida has a new invasive threat on the move; Nile monitor lizards.

Native to Africa and sometimes described as “mini Komodo dragons,” these powerful reptiles can grow over six feet long, run fast, swim even faster, and eat just about anything in their path.

They’ve been spreading through Florida’s canal systems for years, especially around Cape Coral and parts of South Florida, where wildlife officials say they pose a serious risk to native species like burrowing owls and gopher tortoises. Birds, eggs, fish, frogs, small mammals, even pets and livestock, are all on the menu.

Because of the threat they pose, Nile monitors can now be humanely killed year-round in Florida without a permit or hunting license. Invasive hunters like the “Python Cowboy” are already targeting them as the next major problem species.

This is another reminder of how Florida’s ecosystem keeps changing, and how quickly non-native animals can take hold once they’re released or escape into the wild. If you spot one, wildlife officials want to know.

02/05/2026

RABIES ALERT: A rabies alert was issued for Pasco County after a case was confirmed in a raccoon killed in the area in January. https://www.wfla.com/news/pasco-county/rabies-alert-issued-for-pasco-county-doh/

09/02/2025

08/11/2025

TRAGIC CRASH: Spring Hill Woman Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle While Aiding Injured Opossum

06/03/2025

04/08/2025

07/16/2024

Florida’s Venomous Snakes
Of the 48 native species of snakes that call the state of Florida home, just six of them are venomous. Five pit vipers: the southern copperhead, the cottonmouth, the eastern diamondback rattlesnake, the timber rattlesnake, and the dusky pygmy rattlesnake. The sixth species is the eastern coral snake, a member of the Elapidae.

Although they may be scary to some, snakes are an important part of our state's ecosystem. Familiarize yourself with common venomous and nonvenomous species so you know when to appreciate and when to appreciate from afar 😊. Learn more about living with snakes on our website: https://myfwc.com/conservation/you-conserve/wildlife/snakes/

Timber Rattlesnake Photo by Daniel Parker, All others by FWC

08/03/2023