Florida? Been here most of my life and I just assume they're in any body of water. They're that common.
this post was submitted on 09 Jul 2023
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I learned never to approach them as they are usually near a body of water. If they are going to attack you they are going to drag you into the water where they have the advantage. My house is not very close to the nearest pond in our community and I was shocked one day to see one of them lounging in my driveway. They are so prevalent that animal control came quickly and removed him for relocation to a less populated area that he will enjoy.
I've seen signs at the Walmart retention ponds not to feed the alligator 🐊
Same!! We have one in the retention pond where I live. Still small so not a nuisance yet. The problem is convincing neighbors feeding it is a bad idea.
One of the reasons that I am happy I no longer live in the South.