Pythons are believed to have been introduced to South Florida through the exotic pet trade and have become the main predators in the Everglades, displacing alligators at the top of the food chain. Do American alligators eat snakes? Alligators are opportunistic feeders. Their diets include prey species that are abundantRead More →
Mississippi estimates as many as 38,000 alligators live across 408,000 acres of wetlands. Which state has the largest alligator population? Louisiana and Florida have the largest alligator populations—there are more than one million wild alligators in each state. Is it illegal to kill an alligator in Mississippi? It is illegalRead More →
South Florida is the only place where you can find both crocodiles and alligators. American alligators occur in Florida, southern Texas, Louisiana and parts of North and South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama, with the alligator’s range appearing to inch northward in the last few years. Where do alligators live? TheRead More →
A baited hook is an effective way to catch and kill an alligator. A large hook, 12/0 or 14/0 sizes, is hung from a large pole or tree branch over their water source. … When the alligator jumps out of the water and takes the bait, the hook will becomeRead More →
Baby alligators can’t depend on their elders for a helping hand. In fact, young gators are a perfect bite to eat for large gator adults. Now, a new study finds that between 6 percent and 7 percent of young alligators fall victim to the cruel fate of cannibalism. How oftenRead More →
Is swimming allowed at Lake Wateree State Park? Yes, we have swimming in our Day-Use area. There are picnic tables, grills, and the lake stays primarily sandy and gently slopes out into the lake. It is swim at your own risk. Is Lake wateree manmade? Lake Wateree is a 13,250Read More →
Local mom Liene reviews Twelve Mile Recreation Area at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, SC. You can find more lakes that allow swimming in our list of swimming holes near Greenville, SC. Are there sharks in Lake Hartwell? Bull Shark in fresh water lake Hartwell – Channel 24 News Bull sharkRead More →
Although there may be local ordinances banning swimming at dangerous spots along the coast, it’s not inherently illegal to swim in the Intracoastal or inlet waterways, said Katie Purcell, a spokeswoman with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Are there alligators in the Intercoastal Waterway in North Carolina? Currently,Read More →
Though there’s a certain level of risk involved with each outing, kayaking with alligators is safe if you remain alert. They won’t attack indiscriminately, and rarely will they stay in the same area as a kayaker. Still, it’s important to remember you’re a visitor in their territory, and you shouldRead More →
Places to Swim Near Monroe MI Sterling State Park. Monroe, MI. City of Luna Pier Public Beach and Pier. Luna Pier, MI. Maumee Bay State Park. Oregon, OH. Buhr Outdoor Ice Arena and Pool. Ann Arbor, MI. Camp Perry Beach. Port Clinton, OH. Veterans Memorial Park Pool and Ice Arena.Read More →