Alligator Removal Largo, FL
Nuisance alligator removal across Central and South Florida. FWC-compliant trapping, coordinated through Florida's Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program.
Alligator Removal in Largo
Florida is home to roughly 1.3 million alligators and most bodies of fresh or brackish water hold at least one. When an alligator becomes a threat to people, pets, or livestock, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) manages removal through the Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program (SNAP). We handle nuisance alligator calls within a 200 mile response radius of Orlando, coordinated through SNAP and dispatched once the threshold criteria are confirmed. Alligators four feet or longer that are reported as a threat are eligible for SNAP removal. Smaller alligators are generally left alone unless they show unusual behavior or are stuck somewhere they cannot be left safely.
Florida Wildlife Specialists serves homeowners and businesses in Largo, Pinellas County, and across all of Florida. Call (407) 917-6672 to schedule an inspection and request a free estimate, and we’ll get out to you as quickly as we can.
About Largo and the Tampa Bay region
Largo is in Pinellas County in Florida's Tampa Bay region. The area's coastal humidity and dense suburban canopy support a wide range of urban wildlife year-round.
What is included
- FWC and SNAP coordination. Nuisance alligator calls are coordinated through Florida's Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program. We dispatch once the FWC has authorized the removal.
- Safe capture. Trained handlers using professional alligator capture equipment. We secure the animal away from people, pets, and structures before relocating or removing it per SNAP guidance.
- Property assessment. Pools, ponds, retention basins, golf course water hazards, and canal lots draw alligators. We walk the property after capture, identify the attractants, and recommend exclusion measures where they make sense.
- 200-mile response radius. We respond to nuisance alligator calls within a 200 mile radius of Orlando, covering Central Florida, the Tampa Bay area, the Treasure Coast, Southwest Florida, and the South Florida metros.
Common questions
Can I remove a nuisance alligator myself?
No. In Florida, alligators are managed by the FWC under the Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program. Only authorized trappers can legally take or relocate one. Call (407) 917-6672 or report the alligator to FWC at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286).
When does an alligator qualify as a nuisance alligator?
Generally, alligators four feet or longer that are believed to pose a threat to people, pets, or property qualify under SNAP. Smaller alligators are usually left in place unless they are showing unusual behavior or are stuck somewhere unsafe, like a swimming pool or garage.
Are alligators always killed when removed?
SNAP guidance often results in lethal removal of larger alligators because relocated alligators frequently return long distances to their original territory and the program is built around public safety. Some smaller animals can be relocated. The outcome follows FWC rules, not the homeowner's preference.
What should I do if I find an alligator on my property?
Keep people and pets back at least 30 feet. Do not feed it. Feeding alligators is a crime in Florida. Do not try to handle or move it. Call (407) 917-6672 or 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286) and let a professional handle it.
Where do you respond for alligator calls?
We respond to nuisance alligator calls within a 200 mile radius of Orlando, which covers most of the Florida peninsula. Call (407) 917-6672 to confirm coverage for your address.
Other Florida cities we serve
We serve all of Florida. Here are nearby service areas.
Largo alligator removal, done right.
Free estimate. Written warranty. FWC-compliant. Call to schedule an inspection.