Why Humane Trapping Works on Waterfront Properties in Englewood, Venice, and Casey Key

Posted September 1, 2025 • 6 min read • By Team Iguana

Waterfront homes on Manasota Key, Casey Key, and along Englewood canals are prime iguana habitat: warm seawall caps, boat lifts that hold heat, and easy access to ornamentals. Humane trapping clears colonies without risking your seawall or HOA compliance.

What “humane” means here

• Properly sized, anchored live traps placed along travel paths and burrow mouths.
• Shade, water checks, and frequent monitoring to prevent heat stress.
• Calm covering during transport, professional handling, and compliant removal.

Why it beats DIY chase tactics

• Chasing pushes iguanas deeper into burrows; trapping removes them methodically.
• Pair with prevention like L-mesh and tree wraps to block re-entry.
• Respects neighbor safety and community rules on noise and gear.

Local results you can expect

On canals in Englewood and Venice, humane programs cut burrows within weeks. With prevention, numbers stay down season to season.

Stop Burrows Before They Undermine Your Seawall in Rotonda and Nokomis

Posted August 18, 2025 • 5 min read • By Team Iguana

Burrows start as 3–6 inch openings at seawalls and canal banks. Left alone, they branch into tunnels under pavers. That’s when caps tilt and cracks spread.

Fast checks you can do today

• Walk the seawall cap and look for fresh sand piles or round holes.
• Check paver edges for dips; probe gently with a screwdriver.
• Look for tail drag marks between footprints in dusty spots.

Fixes that actually hold

• L-shaped mesh trenched along fence or wall lines to block digging.
• Tree wraps on key trunks and dock pilings to cut climbing routes.
• Fill vacated burrows in daylight when empty; compact in layers.

Homeowners in Rotonda and Nokomis save most when they act before the first rainy season after burrows appear.

Owner-Caught? How to Handle Traps in Englewood, Venice, and Manasota Key Until Pickup

Posted August 2, 2025 • 4 min read • By Team Iguana

If you’ve safely trapped an iguana at your home or HOA, protect yourself, the animal, and your property while you wait for a compliant pickup.

Do this right away

• Move the trap to shade on level ground. Cover with a towel to calm the animal.
• Keep pets and kids away. Wear gloves when moving the trap.
• Avoid closed cars or trunks. Ventilation matters in Florida heat.

Why call a pro now

• Florida rules apply to live handling. No poisons. No relocation.
• We handle compliant, humane removal and set prevention so it doesn’t repeat.

We offer rapid pickup across Englewood, Venice, Nokomis, Manasota Key, Casey Key, and Rotonda. Call 941-882-0185 or book online.

Local FAQ: Iguana Removal on the Suncoast

Updated September 23, 2025

Do you serve my city?

Yes. We serve Englewood, Manasota Key, Venice, Nokomis, Casey Key, and Rotonda.

Are your methods humane and legal in Florida?

Yes. We use humane methods for invasive green iguanas with landowner permission. No poisons and no relocation.

Do you offer same-day service?

Often, yes. Call 941-882-0185 for availability in your neighborhood.