Snake and wildlife removal in Woodlands, Amarillo (79124)
Woodlands sits on hilly northwest ground beside Tascosa Golf Club, and the open fairways and rough give snakes, skunks and raccoons room to travel right up to backyard fences.We remove the animal, then find the cover or gap that drew it in.
ZIP 79124Northwest AmarilloPotter County
Why do I see snakes near my Woodlands home by the golf course?
Snakes show up near Woodlands homes because the open rough and edges around Tascosa Golf Club give them hunting ground, and hilly lots with rock, decks and thick plantings give them cover. Most are bullsnakes or coachwhips, though rattlesnakes are possible near open ground. We remove the snake, check for gaps under decks and sheds, and cut back the cover and rodents that drew it.
How the golf course and hilly lots shape wildlife in Woodlands
Woodlands is a northwest Amarillo neighborhood of Craftsman and custom homes on hilly lots, around Woodlands Elementary on N Coulter St and next to Tascosa Golf Club. The rolling ground means many homes have raised decks, stepped yards and landscaping that runs down a slope, and the golf course adds a long strip of open, mowed and rough ground right beside the houses.
That edge is good wildlife country. Snakes show up mostly at the edges of town and where open ground meets homes, and local bites peak in July and August. The western diamondback is the most widespread rattlesnake in Texas, and prairie rattlesnakes live in arid grassland. Bullsnakes, which hiss and shake their tails to mimic rattlers, and fast-moving coachwhips are common too.
Striped skunks and raccoons use the same corridor. Skunks often den under houses and decks, breed in February and March and have young in May. Raccoons den in barns and houses and have young in April and May. In the 79124 ZIP, a deck built over a slope often leaves a sheltered space underneath that suits both.
Signs wildlife is using your Woodlands yard
These clues usually show up before you see the animal itself.
Shed snakeskins
Papery skins in rock borders, under decks or along the fence facing the golf course.
Holes under the deck
A cleared opening under a deck or stepped patio, often with a musky smell, points to a skunk den.
Tipped trash and pet bowls
Raccoons open trash bins, raid pet food and leave muddy prints on decks and patio furniture.
Small holes in the lawn
Shallow cone-shaped holes overnight mean a skunk or raccoon was digging for grubs.
Noises in the attic at dusk
Heavy thumps or chattering in the attic in spring can mean a raccoon mother with young.
More mice around the house
Rodents draw snakes, so a mouse problem often comes before snake sightings.
Pest problem in Woodlands?
Call and describe it. The phone is answered 24 hours a day.
How we handle snakes and wildlife on a Woodlands lot
Removal is only half of it; the other half is keeping the next animal out.
Remove the animal safely
For snakes, our technician captures and removes the animal. For skunks and raccoons, we use traps or one-way doors and follow TPWD rules; moving live raccoons is illegal in Texas.
Check for young
In spring, we check dens and attics for babies before closing anything, so no young are trapped inside.
Close the openings
We seal gaps under decks and sheds with wire mesh buried into the slope, and close roof and soffit gaps where raccoons have entered.
Cut down cover and food
We point out rock piles, brush and thick plantings next to the house, and treat for rodents and grubs that draw snakes and skunks.
Ways Woodlands owners can make the yard less inviting
Wildlife moves on when food and shelter are hard to find.
- Skirt the open space under decks with buried hardware cloth.
- Keep grass short along the fence line that faces the golf course.
- Move woodpiles and rock piles away from the house.
- Use trash bins with locking lids and bring pet food in at night.
- Trim tree limbs back from the roof so raccoons can't climb on.
- Keep kids and pets back from any snake and call rather than handling it.
Pest control services for Woodlands
Snake Removal
A snake coiled by the back door, in the garage or under the AC unit needs to be identified before anyone gets close.
Skunk Removal
A skunk denning under your porch, deck or shed brings odor, holes and a rabies concern for pets.
Raccoon Removal
Heavy thumping in the attic at night, a torn soffit or a chimney full of chatter usually means a raccoon has moved in.
Rodent Control
Droppings in a kitchen drawer or scratching in the attic at night usually mean house mice, and gnawed feed sacks in a barn often...
Lawn Grub Control
Brown patches that peel back like loose carpet in midsummer often mean white grubs are eating the roots under your lawn.
Dead Animal Removal
A sweet, rotten smell that gets worse every day usually means an animal died in a wall, attic or crawlspace.
Pest control questions from Woodlands
Are rattlesnakes common near Tascosa Golf Club in Woodlands?
They are possible, though many snakes seen there are harmless bullsnakes or coachwhips. Western diamondbacks and prairie rattlesnakes both live in the Panhandle and turn up where open ground meets homes. Bullsnakes hiss and shake their tails to imitate rattlers, so don't try to identify one up close. Keep back and call us; we answer 24/7.
How do you get a skunk out from under a deck in Woodlands?
We usually fit a one-way door over the den entrance so the skunk can leave at night but can't return, after checking for young in spring. Once it's out, we bury wire mesh along the deck edge and into the slope. Texas DSHS reported two rabid skunks in nearby Randall County in December 2025, so avoid any skunk acting strangely.
What should I do if a raccoon is living in my Woodlands attic?
Don't try to corner it. Raccoon mothers have young in April and May and defend them. We check for young, remove the animals following TPWD rules, and seal the roof or soffit opening they used. Trimming limbs that touch the roof helps keep the next raccoon from climbing on.