Alligator Season Safety Tips

Alligators are ramping up their activity this May and June as mating season kicks in and temps rise — meaning more sightings and potential encounters with humans. Wildlife officials are warning against feeding them, as it turns gators into perceived food sources and escalates risk. These reptiles, native to coastal areas, may wander into ponds, ditches, or even pools — so assume any water body could hold one. Feeding, handling, or capturing them is illegal and dangerous. Keep pets leashed, watch kids near water, heed warning signs, avoid overgrown areas, and stick to daylight hours. Female gators are especially protective of nests — give them space. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ddfa8a8fe6658cb4