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 father, 42-year-old James Hurley, ran into the water and was able to save his son, but the gator reportedly went after him, biting him on the leg. James Hurley was able to kick the alligator until it released him. Both father and son were flown by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where they’re listed in fair condition. The incident is being investigated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

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 not be uncommon. Recent storms also coincided with the time of year when newborn wildlife start showing up on the landscape. As flood waters recede, wildlife officials anticipate seeing more young wild animals unnecessarily being picked up by the general public and referred to game wardens or wildlife rehabilitators for treatment and rearing. According to the National Weather Service, during the month of May Texas received 35 trillion gallons of rain, enough to cover the entire state in eight inches of water. “It is not uncommon for wildlife encounters to increase after flood events,” says Andy Gluesenkamp, [...]

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 busy. “They’re injured,” she said. “They’re coming in with maggots, wounds. They’re wet, they’re cold, they’re hungry, they’re starving — lots of problems. We got slammed starting earlier this week, and it really didn’t let up.”

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 rabies. The bat, showing signs consistent with rabies, was humanely euthanized and submitted for rabies testing at the Texas Department of Health Services Laboratory.  Fort Hood Veterinary personnel and Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Preventive Medicine are currently investigating this case for possible exposures. According to Dr. John Kuczek, officer in charge of the Fort Hood VETCEN, “If you find a bat in your home or building it is imperative to call a professional to retrieve it and have it tested for rabies.” If you need assistance with retrieving a bat or animal, call the Military Police [...]

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 info@wildernex.com. This alligator was captured at Beck Jr. High, but not before a struggle ABC 13 Houston Gator found at doorstep at Katy ISD school Tracy Clemons Wednesday, August 13, 2014 KATY, TX (KTRK) — It was a scary sight for people showing up to a school in Katy Wednesday morning — an alligator slowly made its way to the building. Officers were called to Beck Junior High to handle it and they had their hands full. “At about 7:20 this morning, staff discovered an alligator near the entrance,” Katy ISD spokesperson Andrea Grooms reported. They called [...]

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 following an attack from a swarm of bees that killed her two horses. The attack happened Wednesday evening behind a Pantego home in the 2500 block of Miller Lane, directly across the street from the police department. Kristen Beauregard told NBC 5 she was working with Chip, her prize miniature horse, in the backyard when — unprovoked — thousands of bees swarmed her and the horse. The insects are suspected to be Africanized bees. The pain from the stings was like being stabbed with hundreds of knives and torched with a flamethrower at the same time, she said. She still [...]

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 rats, mice, squirrels, raccoons, and opossum.  All of which will donate plenty of urine and feces to your attic space, spread parasites and various disease vectors throughout your home, gnaw on or damage insulation, electrical wiring, AC duct work, and pipes.  During the winter months, AC duct work is often found ripped open by these attic invaders as they have moved inside the duct work to take advantage of your heating system.  Not only is this a huge waste of your utility bill as your warm air blows out into your attic space, but the urine and feces that accumulates [...]