SERVICES

Are a long lived reptile that occupy upland habitat throughout Florida including forests, pastures,  and yards. They dig deep burrows for shelter and forage on low growing plants. The gopher is referred to as a keystone species and is listed as threatened therefore both the gopher and burrow are protected under state law. 

Yes Gopher Tortoises are a protected species and therefore may not be handled without a permit. 

Gopher tortoise must be relocated before an land clearing or development takes place and must obtain a permit from FWC to do so. For more information, please feel free to email or call.