Do you have to worry about alligators in Louisiana?

It is dangerous and illegal for the general public to handle or possess alligators. If you see a large alligator in your favorite swimming hole or pond, do not swim with it. Although alligator attacks in Louisiana are rare, it can happen. Attack reports in Louisiana are usually more accurately described as encounters.

Are alligators in Lake Pontchartrain?

Alligators like fresh water and according to Lopez, salt levels in Lake Pontchartrain have dropped since 2009 when the Mississippi River gulf outlet closed. Alligators don’t permanently live in the lake, but they are nearby in wetlands or bayous.

Can a small alligator hurt you?

Small alligators are not a threat to humans and won’t attack people under normal circumstances [source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission]. Sometimes people think small alligators — say, smaller than 3 feet (0.9 meters) — will make a good pet.

Which lake in Florida has the most alligators?

The most alligator populated lake in Florida! The lake is fabled to have 10,000 alligators in its depths. If true this would represent a higher concentration than anywhere in the world. Nearby cities: Orlando, Florida, Daytona Beach, Florida, Palm Bay, Florida.

Are there alligators in Indian River Lagoon?

Alligators spend most of their time in fresh water, but yes, if you’re referring to the ICW through Fl, especially the Indian River Lagoon System, alligators ARE in brackish water a LOT. However, they do need to retreat to fresh water on a regular basis to rinse the salt out of their system.

Are there alligators that live in the ocean?

Chinese alligators live in eastern China, and they are confined to a small area in the Yangtze River basin near the Pacific Ocean, according to the Saint Louis Zoo . They are traditionally found in rivers, lakes, ponds and swamps, but are now confined mostly to ditches and ponds on agricultural land.

Are there alligators in the water?

Alligators may occur anywhere there is water—lakes, ponds, rivers, marshes, swamps, and even man-made canals. Although almost exclusively a fresh-water species, they have been found in brackish water and marine salt waters.