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Alligator Mating Season: Experts Warn Residents to Stay Safe

4/10/2025

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With alligator mating season underway in South Carolina and Central Florida, experts urge residents to exercise caution near water. Keep pets away from lakes during dawn and dusk, and if you encounter an alligator, stay calm and back away slowly. Remember, feeding alligators only heightens the risk—report any troublesome alligators to authorities. Stay safe!

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With alligator mating season underway in South Carolina and Central Florida, experts urge residents to exercise caution near water. Keep pets away from lakes during dawn and dusk, and if you encounter an alligator, stay calm and back away slowly. Remember, feeding alligators only heightens the risk—report any troublesome alligators to authorities. Stay safe!