Video Shows Huge Alligator Trying To Scale House
There is a new video that shows a huge alligator trying to scale house. This happened in Punta Gorda, but it could happen anywhere in Florida. The video shows the alligator walking on a driveway of a home and then moves its way around the side of the house. At that point it tries to scale the wall of the house, not the fence, the wall. It is unsuccessful and it takes quite the tumble. After it lands on the ground you would think it just finds another way out, but no. It tries to scale the house again.
Check out the video of the huge alligator scaling the house below.
This huge alligator tried to scale the side of a home in Punta Gorda, Florida. https://t.co/ExHqD19liZ pic.twitter.com/fFuNgdZ6ds
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Where Alligators Are Found
If you are wondering, alligators live in all 67 counties in Florida. There are an estimated 1.25 million alligators in Florida and there is 5 million in the southeast United States. You can find alligators in any body of water including lakes, ponds, rivers, marshes, swamps and man-made canals. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says, “Remember, never feed an alligator and keep your distance if you see one. Swim only in designated swimming areas during daylight hours. And keep pets on a leash and away from the water.”
Alligator attacks are rare, but they do occur. Since 1948, there have been only 442 alligator attacks with only 26 of those being fatal. Crocodiles are also found in Florida although they primarily are found in south and southeast Florida. There are over 2,000 adult crocodiles in the wild.
[SOURCE: FOX 13]
3 Strange Occurrences We've Already Seen in Alligator Mating Season
Mating Season = More Active Alligators
You are more likely too see an alligator during mating season. Mating season aligns to this time of year partially due to the weather warming up. This in turn makes the alligators more comfortable with coming out. It was not uncommon for alligators to be seen more than usual this past winter due to the weather being warmer this year.
Early Morning and Evening
These are the times of day when an alligator is most active. They can be found in any body of water. They react to any splashing of water. At water’s edge, they likely think any movement is an animal. Lower water levels also increase their movement abilities.
Beware
There are some general precautions you can take during alligator mating season. You should never feed them. In Florida, it’s against the law to feed any animal living in the wild. It also makes them more comfortable around humans when you you feed them; it also teaches them to associate people with food. Keep your pets away from alligator friendly areas and bodies of water that have rising waters. Be aware that the size of the alligator does not matter in regards to how much damage it can cause. Smaller sized are also dangerous. If you were being chased by an alligator, it is best to run away in a straight line.
Lastly, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission can always be contacted here, where you can also find additional information.
