Unfortunately, we do have bears, venomous poisonous snakes, alligators, hogs, and other dangerous wildlife. Bears have been seen at the Reunion West homes so please be careful.
Residents and guests are advised to never approach or try to handle any wildlife. While all wildlife can be dangerous, hogs can be quite aggressive and pose a grave risk. Other wildlife may be exposed to rabies, a deadly ailment that can be transferred to humans through contact.
Please ensure all trash is properly disposed in the trash containers and that food is not left outside. Do not feed any wildlife such as alligators, raccoons, possums, hogs or bears as it is illegal to do so. As a matter of fact, under Osceola County code, it is a violation to leave food out at night for wildlife; section 4.31(h). Click here to see that ordinance.
Capturing, harassing, hunting, killing, feeding, or trapping wildlife is prohibited within the Reunion West Property, except in circumstances imposing an imminent threat to the safety of persons or pets in your home or your fenced backyard. Provided, however, bird feeders may be installed in the rear of a Lot. See companion article on prohibition against trapping wildlife, including raccoons: Can I trap or kill raccoons, rodent, or other wildlife at Reunion West?
Remember to keep an eye on your pets as well to keep them safe from the wildlife.
If you find injured or orphaned wildlife, then Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) Commission should be contacted. The FWC report wildlife incident hotline is: 888-404-3922, or #fwc. You can also email FWC at tip@myfwc.com. Their website is https://myfwc.com/.
Alligators: Osceola Animal Services will respond to calls about nuisance gators up to four feet in length. Any nuisance gator larger than that should be referred to the Florida Wildlife Commission or a certified trapper. Please see the links on the right for more information.
Hogs and pigs: Osceola Animal Services is not equipped to handle wild hogs and pigs due to the extreme danger to our staff in doing so. When these animals become a nuisance, it is recommended that a trapper be called to take care of this problem.
Feral cats: Feral cats, or community cats should be left alone, when possible. Please do not separate mothers from their kittens. Should the feral cats become a nuisance or a concern, please call or contact our Osceola Community Cat department.
Snakes: Osceola Animal Services has several specially trained officers that will respond to and pick up venomous snakes. Osceola cannot respond to calls about snakes on the outside of the home as this is quite common in Florida. Generally, Osceola will respond to snakes in the home or another enclosed space. If you cannot observe the animal, Osceola does not have the authority to search your home on any other enclosed space to locate a snake. Many of Florida’s indigenous snake species are poisonous, including coral snakes, eastern diamondback rattlers and water moccasins, or cotton mouth snakes. If you don’t know for certain that a snake is non-venomous, assume that it is.
Vermin, mice, rats, bugs, ants:
Vermin issues are not uncommon in Central Florida. Osceola County Animal Services Animal Control Officers do not deal with these issues. We recommend that you consult with a local pest control specialist to help you deal with these types of pests.
Here is information from the Osceola County about wildlife: https://www.osceolacountypets.com/wildlife/
In an emergency please call 911.