Meghan and Harry's new celeb neighbours have had their dogs snatched by coyotes

Prince Harry and Meghan’s bid to start a new life in America away from parasites and snakes in the grass
may have backfired.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex could have to deal with blood-sucking ticks and dog ­snatchers around the eight-bed mansion they are staying at in California.

Animal lovers Harry and Meghan will also have to be on their guard for mountain lions, rattlesnakes and coyotes.

The couple – who share their home with black ­labrador Oz and rescue beagle Guy – will spot signs ­warning of the dangers dotted around their new neighbourhood.

Coyotes and other wildlife are common in their new neck of the woods (Getty)

Singers LeAnn Rimes, 37, Demi Lovato, 27, and Jessica Simpson, 39, are among the locals whose dogs have been snatched by coyotes.

A source said: “These things are a real threat here – they can and do kill.

“Back in England, the most threatening animal Harry and Meghan were likely to meet was probably a fox or a deer, but the situation here is very different.”

The Sussexes temporary home is close to the mountains and next to a trail popular with hikers and the animals.

Our source said: “Meghan and Harry know they have to take the threat ­seriously.

"This area is beautiful and provides a wonderful vista but when things go wrong, they can go ­seriously wrong.”

Some celebs have even had their pet dogs taken and killed by the beasts (Grant Hodgson/Backgrid)

Harry, 35, and Meghan, 38, have screened off the sprawling £15million mansion in Beverly Hills.

The couple and son Archie, one, are guests of US ­producer Tyler Perry, 50.

It is understood the Sussexes are staying for free at the property, which would cost £200,000 a month to rent, while they search for a permanent LA home.

A spokesman for LA’s Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority said: “Attacks are rare but they do happen.

"We don’t want any new incidents now that the trails have just reopened after the lockdown.”

“Dogs are easy targets for hunters like ­mountain lions and owners should keep them on a leash when hiking or make sure they are in a secure place at home.

“Children should also be watched at all times. It may be minutes from the centre of Beverly Hills, but anyone in the area should remember they are out in nature, not in the city.”