St. Petersburg · Pinellas County, FL
Snake Removal in St. Petersburg, Florida
Gotcha Wildlife Removal provides licensed, humane snake removal for St. Petersburg homeowners and businesses. St. Pete's older housing stock, palm-lined streets, and proximity to water create ideal conditions for rats, raccoons, and snakes. We're on call 24/7 and typically respond same-day across Pinellas County.
Why St. Petersburg homes get snake removal calls
Historic homes near downtown St. Petersburg often have failing soffit seams that we specialize in sealing without ruining the look. That's exactly the environment where our snake removal work pays off — we find every entry point, remove the animal humanely, and seal your home so it stays out.
Common Florida snakes we handle
Eastern diamondback rattlesnake, pygmy rattlesnake, cottonmouth (water moccasin), coral snake, and southern copperhead — plus non-venomous species like black racers, yellow rat snakes, and ringneck snakes that people often mistake for a threat.
What to do until we arrive
Keep pets and children away. Do not try to move, kill, or corner the snake — most bites happen during removal attempts. If it's indoors, close the door to the room and place a rolled towel at the base. Then call us.
Prevention
We inspect your yard for harborage — brush piles, gaps under sheds, gaps under garage doors, and openings around utility penetrations — and give you a written plan to make your property less attractive to snakes.
Serving St. Petersburg and surrounding Pinellas County
Whether you're near the center of St. Petersburg or on the outskirts of Pinellas County, our snake removal crews are dispatched from Tampa Bay and cover the whole area. Call 813-638-6017 for a real person, day or night.
Frequently asked questions
Do you come out at night?
Yes — we operate 24/7. Snake calls are one of our most common after-hours responses.
Do you kill the snakes?
No. Non-venomous snakes are humanely relocated. Venomous snakes are handled per FWC guidance to protect people, pets, and the animal.
Need snake removal in St. Petersburg tonight?
Gotcha Wildlife Removal answers the phone 24/7. Most St. Petersburg calls get a same-day visit.
Call 813-638-6017