If you see viral alligator videos on front porches, golf courses, pools or beach, slip through social media, you seem normal, you can just be Floridian.
About 1.3 million alligators call Florida’s home – but where do they live when they don’t go out where they are not welcome?
If you live here, you probably know that you have to exist with alligators. Until you keep the distance and never feed if it crosses your way, you should be fine.
However, there is a risk, especially when it comes to water. The most alligator -infected river passing through the state has more than 5,000 alligators who live in it.
Here is an estimate of how many alligators live in Florida, there are the list of the top five rivers infected with alligators and some safety tips.
Is it common to see alligator in Florida?
Alligators are very common in Florida and more than a million people live in the state.
Each year, the Florida Pisces and Wildlife Conservation Commission occupies 50 alligator -infected places in Florida to evaluate how much alligator lives in the state. FWC says he uses the help of scientists and biologists who leave the air boats at night to count how many glowing red eye sets they see on the water.
It is impossible to count every Gather, so the exact number and some of the magic of mathematics are used to estimate the total population of some lakes.
“Alligators are manifested in all 67 Florida counties and can be found in virtually all fresh and salty water bodies and occasionally in salt water,” says FWC.
“Although the exact numbers of the population are not known, Florida has a healthy and stable population of about 1.3 million alligators of any size. This population calculation is based on about 6.7 million ha of suitable habitats.”
5 most popular alligator -infected river in Florida
Based on 2024 October The Az Animals blog contains a list of five Gather -infected Sunshine State rivers:
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St. John River: It is believed that St. The John River lies more than 5,100 gorges in its waters. It is the longest river in Florida, which goes out 310 miles, except the Chattahooochee River, which flows 430 miles and is shared with Georgia. St. John is also one of the few rivers in the US, flowing north, not south. The river flows from the Blue Cypress Lake India River County and empties into the Atlantic ocean east of Jackson, Duval’s County.
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Kisssimee River: It is estimated that there are more than 2380 streets on the Kisssimmee River. It is 134 miles long, flowing from East Lake Tohopekaliga in Osceola County, which is about 20 minutes away from the city of Kissimee and is emptied into the Lake Okeechobee Lake or Lake O..
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Harney River: It is estimated that more than 1,570 finorators live in the Harney River. This is significant because the river is much smaller than the first two in this list of hundreds of miles, only about 10.19 miles in Monroe County, one of the three counties containing parts of the Everglades National Park, one of the most gateway -filled territories in the state. The river begins with Everglades and empty into the American Bay, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico.
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With the river of withlacoocheeIt is believed that the river of withlacochee is just less than 600 alligators living in its 141 miles in water. The river, like St. The John River flows north of the Green Swamp, which is primarily in the Polo County. Green swamp parts are also Lake County and Sumter County. The river is empty into the American Bay (Gulf of Mexico) near Jankeetown, Florida, Levy County.
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Myakka River: The Myakka River is a state -appointed wild and imaginative river, which is believed to have more than 230 alligators. Some reports state that the river is approximately 68 miles long, while others say it is closer to 72 miles long. The river begins near the Manatee-Hardee County Line and empties into the American Bay (formerly the Gulf of Mexico) through the port of Charlotte.
Safety Tips: What to do if you see alligator in Florida
Although the Florida Pisces and the Wildlife Commission of Nature Conservation, Florida residents have learned to exist with alligators, conflict potential always exists.
The Wildlife Commission recommends that people prevent alligator feeding and keep a distance if they see it. “Wash only in the specified swimming areas during daylight hours. Keep the pets on the leash and away from the water,” the FWC website reads.
Although there are no serious injuries caused by alligators, they are rare here. If you are worried about Gather, call the Nuisance Aligator Hot Line 866-392-4286 or visit myFWC.com.
Mortal alligator attacks: The woman, killed in Lake Aligator in Florida, ranked 2nd in the state due to the number of Gators.
Can you run away from an alligator? Running Zig-Zag Debunted
Most local Floridians are still studying preschools to run on the Zig-Zag line if they are facing Gator, but it has been abolished. Gators can run fast on land, but just to get tired. Just run in a straight line.
If you notice that you are tempted to bathe in the lake, river, pond or any natural freshwater body, just not. If the sun landed, the Gators are not.
If you are walking or relaxing near the lake, a pond or river with your dog or cat, keep them at least 10 feet away from the shore and a leash.
It should be taken for granted, but never feed the alligator. You really No You want this wild animal to associate you with food.
Can you shoot an alligator in your yard in Florida?
Do not try to “take care” by any Gators. If you don’t have permission to hunt Gators, you can’t shoot it. And, depending on where you live, you can simply break other local laws by releasing a weapon.
Under Florida laws, it is a third -degree crime “intentionally kill, injured, possessed or caught or attempted to kill, injure, have or caught alligator or other crocodile, or alligator or other crocodile eggs unless this is approved by the Commission’s rules.”
The Nuisance Aligator’s TRAPPERS is transferred to Gators to 4 feet long and kills harmful gorges of more than 4 feet.
“After moving alligators, they often try to return to their locking site,” the Snap website reads. “They can cause problems for people or other alligators along the way. If the alligator returns successfully, it would take a second time to capture it and probably harder.”
This article initially appeared at Palm Beach Post: Gather -infected Florida River: 5 Best with the most alligator