Wildlife Management
Wildlife encounters are becoming more common across Singapore as urban spaces and natural habitats overlap. From snakes in drains to monitor lizards in estates and birds nesting on buildings, knowing what to do can protect both people and animals. Our professional wildlife management team provides safe, humane, and compliant solutions for residential, commercial, and public environments.
Common Wildlife Encounters in Singapore
- Snakes in drains, gardens, car parks, and other urban areas
- Monitor lizards wandering into estates or swimming pools
- Birds nesting in roofs, ledges, or ventilation areas
- Bats roosting in urban structures
- Bees and wasps building hives near homes or workplaces
- Macaques or other mammals near forested areas
What To Do When You Encounter Wildlife
- Stay calm and keep a safe distance. Do not attempt to touch or chase the animal.
- Observe from afar and note the animal’s appearance, location, and behaviour.
- Keep children, pets, and bystanders away from the area.
- Do not corner, provoke, or try to block the animal’s escape route.
- Contact a professional wildlife management team for safe assistance.
Our Wildlife Management Process
- Situation assessment and identification of species
- Risk evaluation for people, property, and the animal
- Use of proper tools and humane capture techniques
- Safe relocation or transfer according to relevant authorities
- Site advice to help prevent future wildlife encounters
Why Can’t I Do This Myself?
Wildlife situations can be unpredictable. Attempting to handle animals without training can result in injury to yourself or the animal. Professional responders are trained in safe handling techniques, proper equipment use, and humane management practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Keep your distance, prevent others from approaching, and contact a professional wildlife team immediately. Do not try to capture or kill the snake yourself.
Nope. In Singapore, most snakes seen in urban areas are garden/tree snakes which pose no threat to humans. However, if you are unsure if the species, do keep a safe distance until it can be removed or goes away.
Monitor lizards are generally shy and avoid people, but they may defend themselves if threatened. Give them space and call professionals if one is stuck or in a high traffic area.
Response times depend on location and team availability, but urgent cases are prioritised for the fastest possible arrival.
Our approach focuses on humane handling and safe relocation in accordance with NParks guidelines.