They will however come with a screw eye underneath so that they can be anchored to something. NCWRC said the female alligator measured 7’6” and was not used to people. Pools and small ponds are a popular place for alligators to hang out, or sometimes they can even get into your house if you should leave the door open. They are often found in retention ponds and golf course ponds.
As always, please be cautious of wildlife around the pond areas. Alligators travel across land to reach water.
If this pond does not have enough animal life to support a growing ‘gator, he will likely pick up and move again. Really, for the same reason alligators are anywhere. WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCN)– An alligator living in a pond on a farm in Wake County has been relocated, according to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. THIS PETITION DOES NOT SUPPORT HAVING THE ALLIGATOR PUT DOWN, ONLY HAVING IT MOVED !! A new alligator has moved into the pond. ~From Savannah River Ecology Laboratory – Herpetology ProgramBeing safe around alligators is straightforward. Retention ponds, areas flooded from our torrential afternoon rains and even swimming pools. - Alligators are known to climb fences, which means the alligator can easily escape, becoming a danger to the surrounding citizens.
Just think of all the people, pets, and children that coexist with alligators every day with no incident. Still, alligators are large carnivorous predators that demand respect.
(Check out the section below for anchoring tips.) You do not need more than a 4 foot tall fence as that should be enough to keep even the larger alligators out. ! If it is a small pond then you should do your best to fence the gators out. If we don’t have the answer to your question, we’ll find out or try to find someone who does. In South Carolina only 11 alligator bites have been recorded since 1948, none of which resulted in fatalities. To put in the risk of alligator attack context, you are more likely to get struck by lightning or win the lottery than you are to be seriously injured by an alligator.
Contact us using this form. Hey, that’s our job! Once we do, we’ll post it in an appropriate category.Have a comment about this post or know more about the answer? Being safe around alligators is straightforward. Concerns about having negative encounters with alligators can largely be dissolved with common sense and an understanding of alligator behavior. So, ask your question below and we’ll do our best to find the answer. - The pond the alligator is located in is small, not a good food source, it would benefit in a bigger, more lively area. As always, please be cautious of wildlife around the pond areas.Questions or comments? However, the one found in Louisiana was mere 19inches long! How to Be Safe Around Alligators ~From Savannah River Ecology Laboratory – Herpetology Program .
Note that all comments are moderated and must be approved before they are posted, although you may see your own comments the first time you post them.“Especially young ones like that are able to travel extensively over land, like a mile or so,” Wood said.“It’s not that uncommon at all to have an alligator in any water source around here,” Fatzinger said.He said it’s very possible this alligator hatched near the creek and needed to get out of harm’s way – away from territorial adult alligators – followed some drainage pipes, culverts and ditches, then settled in at the retention pond. Alligators are usually a nuisance when they wander into your yard where you don’t want them. Both men caution, however, that it is against state and federal laws to feed, harass or catch an alligator. According to Hap Fatzinger, curator at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher, our area is well within the range of alligators’ normal native habitat. There isn’t a motor instead they float freely around and are moved by the breeze, current, pond filter, water fall, etc. Word to the wise: don’t leave your door open in you live in an area that has gators. Yes, they do attack and kill pets and humans. An adult alligator is around 15 ft. long and weight over 1000lbs. Feeding alligator could make it more aggressive toward humans.Although they’re small bodies of water, they provide delicious snacks for any ‘gator including sunfish, frogs, small turtle sand even ducks and geese.If you’re looking for answers about living in coastal North Carolina, you’ve come to the right place. Use this form to let us know. Yes, always look before you leap. If it is a body of water, it could contain an alligator (even large puddles). Alligators when grow giant may pose a threat to your kids and pets – if they come near to the house.