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Number of alligator attacks per year. A South Carolina woman died in an alligator attack: How rare is that? What to do if you see one

That includes marshes, lakes, canals, rivers and swamps, and that roughly equals one alligator for every 15 residents. Alligators go where they want, which includes yards, golf courses and anywhere else food might be available. Residents had been warned about a wandering alligator in the days before the most recent fatality, and officials believe she was targeted because she was walking her two dogs — which are very attractive prey.

Florida alligator bite statistics date back to , ranging around three major bites per year. The chance of someone being attacked is one in 3. The worst years for fatalities were and , with three people dying each of those years from Florida alligator attacks.

And there have only been 23 fatalities between and There have even been stretches during which no fatal attacks by alligators occurred in Florida. But what happens if a gator lumbers onto your front porch?

Alligators are attracted by motion. Under normal circumstances they will not be attack you unless you do something to attract their attention or encroach on their territory. This means do not feed them. What should you do?

Use those feet and hightail it out of there. Fight back, and fight back hard. If it takes you into a death roll, try to roll with it to avoid losing the arm or leg it has hold of. See more info here. Hi Tina, while alligator accidents in Florida do happen, statistically they are quite rare.

Many people who grow up in Florida manage to avoid run-ins with these reptiles including myself. That said, we certainly recommend teaching your young son about the importance of water safety and about respecting these wild animals. Just to be clear, it is not safe for anyone to enter freshwater lakes and rivers here I n Florida. The alligators have lost their fear of humans and will attack given the chance. As long as you do not go into the water you are safe.

Am I a Neanderthal? They are killers. Why do we encourage killers in our living spaces? I can understand feeling that way. We all need to figure out how to live our own lives, while keeping wildlife disruption to a minimum. Hopefully, we can all peacefully coexist.

Stay safe! How many people do humans kill? I have lived in Bradenton Fl for the last 5 years and personally know of 3 dogs attacked and killed in this area. EST advice is to never let your dog run without a leash. Every attack was a result of people letting their dog run without a leash. Growing up, we frequently went swimming in the Alifia River and Lithia Springs.

Back then gators were around but not many. I was wanting to take my 9 year old in July to see these natural spots.

But is the prolific number of gators too much of a concern? Do the locals still visit these spots? As much as I love Florida I cannot fsthomntaking my dog anywhere but the ocean to swim. There is an alligator in our pond behind our condo. My dog does not go in the water, but she goes pee etc..

Will the alligator actually come out of the water and go after my dog? They hunt prey along the shoreline. I have lived in Florida my whole life. Gators are something you respect and avoid. Ever FL native will have those same stories. They are extremely stealthy! Yes the gator will sneak up close and strike anything close to water especially lb dog for a ft gator is nothing. Gators will drag the dog into the water and drown it. Watch videos of it on youtube , it is shocking how fast and quick they are.

Keep your dog on leash at all times and away from the water or your dog will be eaten. Your talking about a apex predator that survived past the dinosaurs.

No wonder they come checking the new neighborhoods, their driveways, their pools, some even trying to open doors… WE are in THEIR home, not the other way around.. Stick to waterparks, pools and the beach. Plenty of that. Humans and dogs are not in the food chain. To mention the kid at Disney, he was playing in the water creating a splash, for millions of years, the alligator has gone to bite a splash and gotten food; fish-turtle , this time he got the kid, total accident.

If the gator could have seen the kid in human form, he would have never bitten him. Looking towards the future. Nobody wants that. This is a conversation that needs to be had constantly. We want to avoid trouble for all involved.

We are moving to Naples, Florida actually driving right now, and we have a small dog and cat who we recently rescued from outdoors. Does anyone have any advice on what we should do with the cat? Keep him indoors or let him in the covered balcony with the pool?

Should we live near the woods instead of a lake? But, I think the best thing you can do is to call the complex manager and ask if there are alligators in the pond, if there have been any issues with pets, and how far the alligators venture outside the pond if at all. Best of luck for your move! I lived in a complex in Tampa with a retention pond. Alligators would frequently be found in the pond, as with any body of water over 8 inches deep … puddles… etc. I had 2 small dogs when I lived there and never had any issues as long as they were on leashes.

Please keep in mind that there are other predators besides alligators. Our NextDoor has numerous posts about bobcats, coyotes, hawks and eagles that have been forced out of their habitat as more and more wildlands are sold and developed. Small dogs and cats are at risk, and since I have pet rabbits, it infuriates me when people let their rabbits roam outside.

Or worse, abandon them to fend for themselves. Our pets are clueless about predators and an easy mark. In other words, even if you keep your pets away from fresh water lakes, rivers and ponds, they can be grabbed right from your own backyard. And BTW if you live near the Everglades, pythons are a serious risk to pets. Thanks to humans who released them when they got too big, pythons have ruined the entire ecosystem.

Alligators are native and at one time were hunted so much for meat and their hides that they nearly went extinct. Newcomers and their pets are vulnerable. Always keep pets on a leash. Look for dog parks where they can be offleash to play. Most HOAs as well as city and county ordinances do not allow pets, including cats, to roam.

I have a dog. I spotted a huge adult gator on a nearby golf course. I have been living in Florida for 41 years. Currently, I live on a canal between two large Lakes and I have seen plenty of gators just about everywhere.

I see them swimming in the canal and in my back yard. Luckily, he survived with minor injuries. Before approaching the waters edge throw a stick in the water to see what happens and If you want to know if gators are in the water, throw in a rock or stick that will make a large splash. If there, the gators will come to investigate. You must assume there is a gator in any Florida freshwater! Hello, Kirk. Thank you for sharing your advice with our readers! Thank you for taking the time to comment.

Has everybody lost their sense? Allegators are dangers to us, it is irresponsible to allow them to cause harm to anyone.