I'm a bit further east in Valrico and I see them frequently. There is one that has a regular route walking the line of bushes in front of a few of my neighbors houses. Just about every day he/she is out cruising. Pretty sure it's home is under my across the street neighbors bush. He knows but isn't worried about it as it's not too close to his house.
They're such odd looking creatures but I love all of our nature. It just isn't allowed to live in my house. Looking at you bats! And squirrels! And most recently, the racoon that pried off a couple soffits to move into my attic!
Raccoons can be big assholes, I love bats though. In high school, I used to see the local colony fly in and out of my schools main hall ways in the mornings and evenings.
So just a few nights ago, I stalked one that have been tearing up my yard at night. He was tearing up my neighbors yard and I didn't want to run in his property so late at night so I waited.
Eventually the critter tries to cross the street where I netted him in a large fish landing net in have and I drove him a few miles away and relocated him.
He never saw me coming as they are blind and if he heard me, he couldn't move fast enough.
In Florida, it is illegal for an unlicensed person to transport and release an armadillo at a new, off-site location without specific authorization and meeting strict criteria.
Florida law considers armadillos a "nuisance animal" that can be trapped by a landowner. However, once trapped, the law requires that the animal must be handled in one of three ways:
Euthanized humanely.
Released on the same contiguous property where it was caught.
Released on a different property (within the same county) only if the release site is a minimum of 40 contiguous acres and you have written permission from the landowner.
Relocating wildlife is generally discouraged by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) as it is often not biologically sound, the animal might not survive, and it can help spread diseases to new areas.
If you are unable or unwilling to follow these regulations, you should contact your nearest FWC regional office or hire a professional, licensed nuisance wildlife trapper to handle the removal legally.
We recently had a racoon bust out some soffit panels to move into our attic and had a trapper come out. Mr. Racoon must have been out when he set the trap because we did not get anything in the trap so he had to come back and just seal up the entry point. He did tell me that they relocate racoons at least 25 miles away because they can find their way back.
We have had bats (TWICE) and squirrels already. The bats are tricky as by law (and what should be common sense and decency) you cannot exclude them during bat baby time.
Nothing in there for them except shelter and we all take turns with them. The bats are just our friendly neighborhood bats and bounce from house to house getting evicted and finding some tiny crevice into a new living space. It does not help that our homes have stupidly complicated roofs with lots of little angles. There are a lot of conservation spaces in our neighborhood and tons of mature live oak trees so it is a great environment for critters. Sometimes at dusk if we are bored, we go out in the yard and throw our wool dryer balls straight up in the air and watch the bats come to investigate. Yes, we are very weird.
A) i did call a trapper, it would have cost $500 UPFRONT with NO guarantee to catch the thing. They also warned me there is about a 50/50 chance to catch it.
B) it was doing $1000s of damage to my yard and I live in an HOA who will fine me.
C) I live in a subdivision where armadillos don't really belong and will get hit by traffic eventually.
D) It's my property and I have the right to defend it from whatever harms it.
E) I'm fully aware that there will be a new armadillo to replace it in a few months and I'm not calling a trapper 6 times a year. And what are they going to do that I can't do myself?
F) I don't need my dog getting hurt by it or catching a disease.
I hear you! This is the first time I've seen him and know where he lives! We have relocated generations of squirrels to a lovely rural spot & he may become their neighbor!
I have called the state wildlife many times, one was in the spring, we had a family of 5 Armadillos. Knowing they carry many diseases and I have dogs & kids in the yard. They would not come out but said we could move them. I've called the state wildlife for help or advice about every wild animal that was hurt, sick, orphaned, dead or lost. Cranes, hawks, birds, coyotes, raccoons & families etc etc. They leave a message with info. Usually saying hire a trapper, do it yourself etc. they have never come out. I have taken many to wildlife rehab's, cared for them & re-homed
Those things are so cute.
lol He's surely unique with some war wounds! He wasn't bothered by me at all
I used to live hear a ton of them when I lived in Brandon not so much anymore. I used to leave good out for em.
He probably didn’t know you were there. They don’t see very well.
Very good point.
I'm a bit further east in Valrico and I see them frequently. There is one that has a regular route walking the line of bushes in front of a few of my neighbors houses. Just about every day he/she is out cruising. Pretty sure it's home is under my across the street neighbors bush. He knows but isn't worried about it as it's not too close to his house.
They're such odd looking creatures but I love all of our nature. It just isn't allowed to live in my house. Looking at you bats! And squirrels! And most recently, the racoon that pried off a couple soffits to move into my attic!
Raccoons can be big assholes, I love bats though. In high school, I used to see the local colony fly in and out of my schools main hall ways in the mornings and evenings.
ngl they r so adorable like their lil shells are just so cool fr
They're right up there with the Pangolins. Another armoured rodent.
It’s always a treat to see them alive and not on the side of the road
Very awesome creatures
It's a Turtle-rabbit!
Folks, Don’t touch it. There is research to show it carries LEPROSY.
Tank rabbit!
That’s a tactical armored possum
Terrestrial Trash Hippo
People around here eat them. Why I don’t know. Aside from how they look the fact they carry Hansens disease is enough for me to stay away.
Opossum on the half shell😆
ELP Tarkus
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When do armadillos cross the street?
They do, and I've rarely see one survive it.
In their dreams
Because he carries leprosy?
So just a few nights ago, I stalked one that have been tearing up my yard at night. He was tearing up my neighbors yard and I didn't want to run in his property so late at night so I waited.
Eventually the critter tries to cross the street where I netted him in a large fish landing net in have and I drove him a few miles away and relocated him.
He never saw me coming as they are blind and if he heard me, he couldn't move fast enough.
In Florida, it is illegal for an unlicensed person to transport and release an armadillo at a new, off-site location without specific authorization and meeting strict criteria.
Florida law considers armadillos a "nuisance animal" that can be trapped by a landowner. However, once trapped, the law requires that the animal must be handled in one of three ways:
Euthanized humanely.
Released on the same contiguous property where it was caught.
Released on a different property (within the same county) only if the release site is a minimum of 40 contiguous acres and you have written permission from the landowner.
Relocating wildlife is generally discouraged by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) as it is often not biologically sound, the animal might not survive, and it can help spread diseases to new areas.
If you are unable or unwilling to follow these regulations, you should contact your nearest FWC regional office or hire a professional, licensed nuisance wildlife trapper to handle the removal legally.
We recently had a racoon bust out some soffit panels to move into our attic and had a trapper come out. Mr. Racoon must have been out when he set the trap because we did not get anything in the trap so he had to come back and just seal up the entry point. He did tell me that they relocate racoons at least 25 miles away because they can find their way back.
We have had bats (TWICE) and squirrels already. The bats are tricky as by law (and what should be common sense and decency) you cannot exclude them during bat baby time.
What's in your attic that's attracting all of them, those critters are on a mission.
Nothing in there for them except shelter and we all take turns with them. The bats are just our friendly neighborhood bats and bounce from house to house getting evicted and finding some tiny crevice into a new living space. It does not help that our homes have stupidly complicated roofs with lots of little angles. There are a lot of conservation spaces in our neighborhood and tons of mature live oak trees so it is a great environment for critters. Sometimes at dusk if we are bored, we go out in the yard and throw our wool dryer balls straight up in the air and watch the bats come to investigate. Yes, we are very weird.
A) i did call a trapper, it would have cost $500 UPFRONT with NO guarantee to catch the thing. They also warned me there is about a 50/50 chance to catch it.
B) it was doing $1000s of damage to my yard and I live in an HOA who will fine me.
C) I live in a subdivision where armadillos don't really belong and will get hit by traffic eventually.
D) It's my property and I have the right to defend it from whatever harms it.
E) I'm fully aware that there will be a new armadillo to replace it in a few months and I'm not calling a trapper 6 times a year. And what are they going to do that I can't do myself?
F) I don't need my dog getting hurt by it or catching a disease.
Go back to New York, why are you Yankees so bothered by nature doing its thing.
Oh no! My perfect yard is damaged by an animal that was here before my tract house on a zero lot line got built by a shitty contractor!
What the hell is your problem? I'm born and raised 42 years in Florida and has never left. I have to keep my yard alive or the HOA will fine me.
You missed a decimal there, I'm sure back in Newyaaakk you could just relocate wildlife willy nilly.
Haha ok dude, next armidillo gets bagged and thrown in the river just for you.
That's cool, we have already reported you to fwc, so I'm sure they'll be happy to hear you're torturing animals.
That's usually an indication of a serial killer or just a sociopath.
I hear you! This is the first time I've seen him and know where he lives! We have relocated generations of squirrels to a lovely rural spot & he may become their neighbor!
I have called the state wildlife many times, one was in the spring, we had a family of 5 Armadillos. Knowing they carry many diseases and I have dogs & kids in the yard. They would not come out but said we could move them. I've called the state wildlife for help or advice about every wild animal that was hurt, sick, orphaned, dead or lost. Cranes, hawks, birds, coyotes, raccoons & families etc etc. They leave a message with info. Usually saying hire a trapper, do it yourself etc. they have never come out. I have taken many to wildlife rehab's, cared for them & re-homed
Eiously tho they look like they just tryna chill all the timer
On my surprise today he walked me
We have them in our trousers