Well, it seems that an armadillo (maybe more) have taken up residence in our yard. By that, I mean it has dug a tunnel in between our 2 AC units. Judging by the size of the hole, you could put a saddle on this armadillo! We also have 2 smaller tunnel entrances on the side of our house.

I've called several wildlife removal services to discuss this and have been quoted anywhere from "just the cost of gas to drive to your house" all the way to $289 with an additional $50 per visit in case there are others in the yard. All have assured me they relocate the critter(s) to areas where they can do whatever it is armadillos do.

My questions are:

1) Could this be something else besides an armadillo?

2) What happens if it is a momma armadillo and she gets relocated but there are babies in the tunnels?

3) Could I have a small village of armadillos living in the tunnels?

4) I am not ba!!sy enough to catch them myself, but are there any ways I can try and lure them out and keep them from digging other tunnels?

I tried calling Hillsborough County Animal Control who referred me to the Florida Wildlife Department in Tallahassee who then gave me some names and numbers of people in the area to call. My number one priority is that the animal(s) are NOT harmed in any way. I absolutely cannot tolerate that. It would break my heart. I also don't want any damage to be done to my AC units or under the house. What do I do?!?!