A homeowner in Belleview contacted Wildlife Works after discovering several gopher tortoise burrows on their property. Because gopher tortoises and their burrows are protected under Florida law, any work involving them must follow strict state regulations.
Our technicians conducted a thorough inspection of three burrows, confirmed the presence of two gopher tortoises, and safely relocated both animals to an approved recipient sanctuary where they can continue to thrive in protected habitat.
Every gopher tortoise relocation requires careful planning and compliance with Florida wildlife regulations. Determining which burrows are occupied and safely removing the resident tortoises without causing harm is a critical part of the process.
Proper relocation also helps protect the hundreds of other wildlife species that depend on gopher tortoise burrows for shelter.
Our team carefully inspected all three burrows before safely capturing the two resident tortoises. Each tortoise was transported to an approved gopher tortoise sanctuary using humane handling methods and in full compliance with Florida wildlife regulations.
By thoroughly evaluating the burrow system before relocation, we ensured the project was completed responsibly and efficiently.
Both gopher tortoises were successfully relocated without injury, and the homeowner was able to move forward knowing the project had been completed legally and responsibly. The inspection of all three burrows ensured no protected wildlife was overlooked while preserving these important native animals.
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