are there alligators in the sewers of nyc?
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Yes, they really have found alligators in the New York sewer system. As with many urban legends, the story persists because it actually seems to have a grain of truth to it.
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Talk of the Town: Alligator Spotted in Delaware River. ... Crocodiles and alligators, of course, are not native to the Delaware River, preferring much warmer climates. Some locals are theorizing that a local pet is on the loose.
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Boa constrictors are the only breeds of this type of a snake allowed as pets in NYC. While these snakes are legal to own in the city, they practically stepping on the line of legality.
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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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Occasionally, there will be one spotted in the Marco River and even the canals of Marco Island. ... Alligators were reported in several canals this past August and September. It is not uncommon. Alligators are fascinating, historic creatures that can be enjoyed as part of the natural beauty of South Florida.
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There are alligators in areas with water. Do you want to see alligators or are you trying to avoid them? It's normal to see alligators on golf courses, on trails where there is water and sunning on banks.
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It's another one of those gator stories”. We've all heard the stories about alligators on Lake Wedowee, but whether you believe those stories or not is a discussion to be had for another day. But let me tell you about the crocodiles. Yes, you read right… crocodiles!
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There are only three species of venomous snakes living in the wilds of New York (many other kinds may be found in the homes of private individuals and, occasionally, escapes occur!). These are the timber rattlesnake, the massasauga (erroneously called "pygmy rattler"), and the copperhead. All three are uncommon.
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Alligators are indigenous to the area and are sometimes spotted here in the San Antonio River. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says alligators are unlikely to approach people. There is little risk of attack, so long as you don't provoke the creature.
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Are there Alligators in Raleigh and North Carolina? The short answer is, “yes.” Just last year, alligators and their stories were documented throughout parts of the state.
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The Caloosahatchee River has a high volume of fresh water and you may see Alligators there also.
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Currently, there is an alligator that hangs out on the rock jetty at Carolina Beach State Park in the Intracoastal Waterway. ... Alligators have to pose an immediate threat or be in a habitat that is not the best place for them in order for officials to come and remove them.
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Alligators are freshwater creatures and do not live in saltwater. ... I have never heard of an incident in Punta Gorda involving gators in canals or even in the Peace River where they live.
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Alligators – It's not often you'll see this enormous dangerous reptile swimming in the lagoon, but some do call the brackish waters of the Indian River home. ... If you see an alligator in the lagoon, don't freak out, snap a picture and stay in the boat.
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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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We know that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles live in the sewer of Manhattan (in New York City). We know that those sewers handle the bodily waste of several million people.
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While alligators aren't native to Missouri because they can't live through the cold winters, there have been sightings of the reptiles in the St. Louis area, such as when police found a 2-foot gator in a De Soto creek in 2010 and when a fisherman pulled in a small gator from a St. Charles subdivision pond in 2014.