Lone Star Wildlife Solutions

06/11/2026

Plumbers Nightmare

Nothing like crawling under a structure to be face to face with slithering nope ropes. Luckily we were able to secure these unwanted guests.

06/10/2026

*SNAKE SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS*

With the increase in calls lately, we wanted to share this with everyone in Texoma. Please share! Hopefully this information will save one person, child or pet.

This our recommendations for homeowners.

To help reduce the chances of future human-snake encounters, it’s helpful to understand that snakes are ambush predators (atleast the venomous ones) and tend to seek areas that provide cover, food, and security. The best long-term approach is to make your property less attractive to them by using their natural behavior against them.

Habitat management is the single most effective form of snake prevention:

Keep grass mowed short.
Trim underneath bushes and shrubs to eliminate shaded hiding places.
Regularly remove leaf litter and other debris from around the home or structures.

The second most important factor is reducing rodent activity, as rodents are a primary food source for snakes:

If possible, keep bird feeders away from the house. If they must remain nearby, consider using catch pans beneath them to prevent spilled seed from attracting rodents.
Minimize standing water and other accessible water sources that can support rodent populations.

Additional recommendations:

Maintain clear walkways by keeping shrubs and vegetation trimmed back, especially along frequently traveled paths such as from the driveway to your front door. This improves visibility and gives you a chance to spot a snake well before you’re within striking distance.
Ensure exterior lighting is adequate around entryways and pathways.
Avoid placing potted plants, benches, firewood, decorative items, or other solid objects within about 18 inches of doors and entry points. These areas often become convenient hiding spots where a snake may be startled by someone exiting the home.
Perform a thorough inspection of all doors, garage doors, windows, and utility penetrations where plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or water lines enter the structure. Make sure weather stripping is intact and seal any gaps of ¼ inch or larger that could allow snakes or other unwanted wildlife to enter.
Allow natural or artificial lighting into chicken coops when retrieving eggs.

A best practice is to always treat any and all snakes as dangerous and keep a safe distance away. If you do encounter a snake, give it plenty of room. If you need one removed some municipalities will come get them. If not seek out a professional snake handler or pest/wildlife removal company.

In the event you or a pet is bitten, get away from the snake, remain calm, remove any jewelry, collars or anything else constricting and seek medical attention immediately. Even non venomous snakes can carry bacteria that can cause serious infection.

Snakes do serve a valuable purpose to the ecosystem.

If you ever have any questions or need assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

*To all the professionals in our area who are capable of handling snakes safely, please post your information below and your service area. This will help residents have your information readily available*

Lone Star Wildlife Solutions
903-651-9289

06/06/2026

Every problem has a solution. What it is exactly is still yet to be determined when it comes to feral swine but we are always ready to remove a few more off the landscape. We have the ability to build a solution custom for your situation.

This isn't just a rural Texas problem anymore.

Over the past few months, more Texans have been reporting feral hogs in neighborhoods, parks, greenbelts, and residential streets.

Experts say part of the reason is Texas growth itself. As new neighborhoods continue expanding into areas where hogs have lived for generations, more encounters are happening closer to home.

Texas is home to more than 3 million feral hogs, the largest wild pig population in the United States. They cause hundreds of millions of dollars in damage every year and are now showing up in places many Texans never expected to see them.

For some Texans, seeing a feral hog used to mean a trip to the country.

Now it might mean looking out the front window.

Have you seen feral hogs in your area?

06/06/2026

Rafter Gymnastics

This Rat Snake caught this homeowner off gaurd yesterday. We were able to respond quickly and rehome this nope rope to a safer environment.

06/03/2026

Opossum Heaven

These homeowners just thought one little guy was making all that noise under the house.

05/28/2026

Terrible Tennant

Today we were able to remove this little fella from this homeowners crawlspace. Unfortunately his stay was a rather terrorizing one.

If you want to avoid costly repairs and headaches, give us a call for a home inspection. We can help rid unwanted guests.

05/24/2026

Raccoon Rescue

We had the opportunity to rescue two Raccoon kits this week. These little guys were trapped under a house after momma was deceased by unexpected circumstances.

05/18/2026

Bee Careful

We had the pleasure of rehoming this hive over the weekend. This hive moved into a squirrel box. Fortunately, they were able to be safety brought to the ground and safety transported.

It's swarm season. If you have any unwelcome visitors, please call a professional to remove them. PLEASE DO NOT KILL THEM!

05/17/2026

Turtles have rights too!

Donald Do, of Daly City, California, was arrested on federal wildlife trafficking charges. Do is charged with conspiracy and Lacey Act crimes related to submitting false paperwork to obtain a federal export permit and trying to ship protected turtles to Asia.

05/15/2026

Squirrel Damage

This homeowner had squirrels chewing on the eves and facia boards of thier home. Nothing a little TLC can't fix. Stop the unwelcome tenants before they move in.