are there alligators in palm harbor fl?
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Elizabeth Foster, 53, of Temple Terrace, and Nancy Bloch, 50, of Palm Harbor, found the gators in their enclosed pools Wednesday evening. ... "I know alligators are a part of Florida living," Foster said, "but what I learned was that the trappers really only see one to two a year in pools."
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Florida crocodile spotted relaxing on a pool noodle in Key Largo. Two American alligators on display in the new Crocs exhibit opening Feb. 3 at the Academy of Natural Sciences. A crocodile was seen recently in the bay of Key Largo, Fla.
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While crocodile sightings aren't exactly everyday occurrences in Marathon, neither are they rare. Residents have reported seeing them on the golf course, near the country club, in the canal behind Manor Lane and also near the fishing pier at Sombrero Beach. “There have been crocodiles in the Keys for a long time.
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They found one plentiful supply in the populous Sykes Creek area of Merritt Island. "The water in Sykes Creek is brackish, and for the gator the habitat is much better," Tanner said. ... As their hunger increases, gators wander far from water to seek unusual sources of food.
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If you are asking if there are alligators in the bay itself (ie. Tampa Bay), outside of the occasional story you might hear of "one turning up", alligators do not live in Tampa Bay.
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I have never heard of any problem with alligators at Quiet Waters. over a year ago. I have never even seen a gator there. ... Bass fishing tournaments, both shore bound and by boat, every year and I have never heard anything about gator difficulties.
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It's common to see alligators on the banks of the St. Johns River or its tributaries including Black Creek in Clay County. Some alligators have been found in municipal and subdivision retention ponds, golf course water hazards and occasionally in the swimming pools or yards of homes.
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Alligators are natives of Florida and the Gulf Coast states. Even though alligator ownership is illegal in Arizona, PHS finds two or three alligators in Valley homes every month. “Any animal that you consider a pet, that can grow one day big enough to eat you for lunch, that's not a pet,” said Marchand.
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I lived in Miami for over 18 years and there are definitely alligators in the city. You'll find them by lakes and rivers. If you're closer to the ocean then you might even see a crocodile. ... You'll find similar signs around all lakes and canals in Miami, and with good reason.
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Lake Marion is home to 100's of alligators and they primarily dwell in the shallower swampy sections of the lake and in coves and creeks. From time to time, you may spot them in the big water.
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In Houston, it's best to assume you're always on the verge of seeing an alligator. ... But it's especially likely you'll see an alligator if you're anywhere near a body of fresh or brackish water, says local alligator expert Mark Kramer of Armand Bayou Nature Center.
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Broward County We may be fixated with alligators, but crocodiles are alive and well. A couple of beachgoers found that out on Monday morning, when a 6-foot croc was spotted on the beach in Hollywood.
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The short answer is alligators are everywhere in Florida, but chances are you won't see one in St. Augustine. At one point and time, the American Alligator was almost extinct. Now they can be found in golf course lakes and along river beds all over the state.
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['American alligator. In the heart of our Gator Park is our Gator Pond with more than 150 freshwater American alligators and crocodiles inside. ... ', "White-tailed deer. Near the back of our Gator Park, you'll find our white-tailed deer exhibit. ... ", 'Alligator snapping turtle. ... ', 'Red fox. ... ', 'Florida panther. ... ', 'American crocodile. ... ', 'Bobcat. ... ', 'Raccoon.']
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Alligators. Alligators have inhabited Florida's marshes, swamps, rivers and lakes for many centuries, and are found in all 67 counties. ... Serious injuries caused by alligators are rare in Florida, but if you are concerned about an alligator, call FWC's toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-392-4286.
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Alligators are plentiful in central Florida, including the Orlando area. This includes not just the outskirts, but right in the center of the city! Virtually any body of water can hold alligators. Most Orlando lakes are connected by channels or pipes.
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Officials confirmed a red-bellied piranha infestation might be spreading in South Florida after two sightings in the past month, reports the Palm Beach Post. The little critters with a mouth full of razor-sharp teeth were probably someone's pet released into the wild, officials said.