Home owners may experience animals in unanticipated locations as the flood waters recede across a large portion of Central and East Texas. Storms can temporarily replace animals like reptiles, armadillos, skunks and possums into some people’s yards and houses as they seek support or higher floor.
Take caution when cleaning up sites and remember that snakes and other creatures may seek shelter in dust piles.
Regardless of the weather, different wildlife species have been known to encounter residents year-round throughout the state, but areas with increased wildlife presence may be affected by current floods.
Ironically, these storms coincided with the time of year when kitten animals start showing up on the scenery. Even though it may seem abandoned, the desire to assist or look into an animal can be enormous, but interference could hurt its chances of survival. Although the majority of these creatures are picked up by knowledgeable people, it is important to know that many of these pet encounters are unwanted and even harmful to the endangered species.
Wildlife authorities are urging the people to concentrate on helping individuals and reporting dangerous conditions in our neighborhoods rather than displaced animals, despite ongoing disaster recovery procedures. Crisis first responders are coordinated using release clubs and hotlines. Wildlife, in the meantime, are equipped by nature to take care of themselves in most instances.
The following websites offer information on how to avoid encountering animals:
Orphaned or injured animals and Snake Safety.
