2007-01-19 07:01:08 · 6 answers · asked by Hickory 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
If I bought a couple of waterfront acres, would I be able to let my dog play in the water, or is that asking for trouble? Lots of waterfront property is for sale in the area, but I would hate to have to machete those poor gators. (My dog is my baby)
2007-01-19 07:13:40 · update #1
A lot of north west Florida is alligator free, as are most coastal cities. Alligators only live in fresh or brackish water (not in the sea), so any coastal location should be reasonably safe as long as you stay away from fresh water lakes, mangrove swamps, etc.
2007-01-19 07:11:10 · answer #1 · answered by Chris W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure any part of Florida is Alligator-free. What concerns me more, however, is your question about gators liking freshwater. Alligators are freshwater animals, and since Florida is riddled with freshwater lakes and canals, the habitat for alligators is very widespread. I live in Fort Lauderdale, and along the South Florida coast, at least, alligators are only found the further inland you go, especially in canals and lakes closer to the Everglades. On the Intracoastal and at the coast itself, I have never seen nor heard of alligator sightings. Further south near the Keys in the mangroves (not a place you would want to live anyway) there exist a very small population of saltwater crocodiles. You can do a google search to find out that information. I'm not really sure that using the alligator presence as a deciding criterion is the most important question you should be asking yourself, however. It's not as if alligators are running around the streets and golf courses chasing people down and chewing on toddlers and pets with abandon. Gator attacks are relatively rare (although there was one really nasty and tragic incident last year in Sunrise) and many can be avoided. Gators have been here longer than humans, though, and their habitat keeps shrinking due to unbridled urbanization. Do a little more research on Florida alligators if their presence or proximity to you will determine whether or not you will want to live here. To completely avoid alligators, live close to the coast, away from lakes, ponds and canals...Good luck
2007-01-19 07:34:58 · answer #2 · answered by genillierserge 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
None. There are gators in every area of the state. They usually hang out near (or in) the fresh water. In fact, there's a small one in the pond on my street.
They usually don't bother anybody. They only become a threat around stupid humans ... those people who throw things at them, try to feed them or go into areas clearly marked as restricted because they're alligator habitats. If you see one, just stay away from it, and you'll be fine. You probably won't even see one, unless you go looking for them in the state's preserved areas. In fact, near the coast, you can take an airboat ride, and they'll take you to where the alligators hang out. It's safe and pretty cool.
If you do see one, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO APPROACH IT, DO NOT FEED IT, DO NOT THROW THINGS AT IT, AND DO NOT ENTER RESTRICTED AREAS.
Happy travels,
Zobiana
2007-01-19 07:09:23 · answer #3 · answered by Zobiana 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I just moved from FL. There is no place that is alligator free. We had a small man-made lake in our development and there were a couple of alligators living there. I have two small children so that was not a place I wanted to be.
2007-01-19 07:05:32 · answer #4 · answered by Tami C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Moving to Florida? Make sure you have an AR-15. Empty a clip in any gator you may see. You will be fine.
2014-11-12 11:53:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-19 07:04:40 · answer #6 · answered by jenivive 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋