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Originally Posted by TK-710
If I lived near a lake in Florida I would always just assume there is a gator in it.
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That’s a good assumption to make. But in NE Florida, there are some months of the year that are much safer than others. Alligators are cold blooded and dormant in December, January, and February. They don’t hibernate like bears, but they don’t leave their dens because it’s too cold for them. I’d imagine this isn’t the case in south Florida, where it is warmer, but I’m not sure.
Alligators are not bashful either. Generally, if there is a gator in the lake, you know it. You see it swimming. If you don’t see one for weeks at a time, then chances are there isn’t one.
Also, when we first moved down here, our neighbors told us that birds are a good indicator. If you see a lot of egrets, cranes, herons, etc., then a gator being present is less likely. But I personally wouldn’t bet on that.
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