A man died after a vicious alligator attack in Orange, Texas. John Fenoglio reports. ABC 13 – Houston July 3, 2015 ORANGE, TX — A man was killed early Friday when an alligator attacked him during a late-night swim at a Southeast Texas marina, according to police. Orange police Capt. Robert Enmon said Tommie Woodward, 28, suffered severe trauma to a limb when he was attacked early Friday morning at the private marina, which is along a bayou extending from the Sabine River near the Louisiana line. Orange County sheriff’s deputies and a [...]

The hunt is on for an alligator that attacked a man and his 13-year-old son Sunday, June 28, 2015 11:07PM WALLISVILLE, TX (KTRK) — It was a terrifying day at a Chambers County park Sunday for a father and his son. They were both attacked by an alligator. It happened at Cedar Hill Park at Lake Charlotte off FM 563 just north of I-10. According to the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office, 13-year-old Kaleb Hurley was swimming near the bank when witnesses say an alligator came up and bit his arm, pulling him under. The boy’s [...]

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: News Release If you encounter wildlife, do not approach, disturb, feed, or harass in any way.  Contact a wildlife professional to resolve the situation. Wildernex LLC is available by phone at 832-312-5595 Media Contact: Steve Lightfoot, 512-389-4701, steve.lightfoot@tpwd.texas.gov June 3, 2015 Use Extreme Caution When Removing Debris AUSTIN – Things that live on the ground typically aren’t adept at treading water for long. In the aftermath of flood events that have hammered much of the state recently, biologists with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department say encounters with various wildlife will [...]

HOUSTON (KTRK) –Birds, mammals, and reptiles are all on the move, thanks to the heavy rain and flooding this week. And this is just the first wave of what wildlife experts expect to see. Animal rescuers are seeing a huge spike in calls and they say it will not slack up once the water goes away. A wide variety of misplaced critters are now at the Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers A wide variety of misplaced critters are now at the Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers. Executive Director Roslyn Evan says the weather is keeping her staff very [...]

There are a high percentage of bats that carry rabies. If you see a bat in or near your home, do not attempt to handle or remove the bat yourself. Contact a professional wildlife biologist at Wildernex, LLC at 832-312-5595 or by email at info@wildernex.com. Fort Hood Press Center FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: July 28, 2014 8:05:01 PM CDT Second rabid bat discovered at Fort Hood FORT HOOD, Texas – The Fort Hood Veterinary Center (VETCEN) was notified Monday, July 28, that a bat found near the Department of Public Works motorpool, building 4001, tested positive for [...]

Alligators are common in many areas of Texas and can commonly become a nuisance.  The alligator in this article from ABC 13 Houston, ended up at the doorstep of Beck Jr. High in Katy, TX this morning.  Alligators are protected and unless licensed to do so by Texas Parks and Wildlife, it is illegal to feed, trap, capture, kill, or relocate a wild alligator.  If you encounter nuisance alligators, keep a safe distance and contact Wildernex Wildlife Control to have a licensed professional handle the situation.  For more information or assistance, contact us immediately at 832-312-5595 or email us at [...]

Bees are a major concern and can be deadly. If you have bees, always let a professional handle the situation. Africanized bees, like the ones mentioned in the following article from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, can be very agressive and are growing problem in Texas and the southern US. Wildernex, LLC has experience handling all types of bees, including Africanized bees. If you need assistance, contact us immediately at 832-312-5595 or email us at info@wildernex.com. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Thousands of Bees Attack Woman, Kill Horses Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 • Updated at 12:28 AM CDT A North Texas woman is recovering [...]

With cold weather finally arriving, animals are frantically trying to find a warm place for winter.  One of the warmest places they can find with relatively easy access is often our homes and businesses.  Some wildlife may live under the house, in a crawl space, or under a deck, but any that can climb will often find access into our attics.  What better place to spend the winter, with a warm shelter full of soft insulation for bedding and nests and endless wires, pipes, and AC ducts to play on, chew on, and tear up. Common winter attic invaders include [...]