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Alligator Nesting Season: Stay Safe and Keep Distance

4/17/2025

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As alligator breeding season heats up in Florida and South Carolina from April to June, female alligators fiercely protect their nests. To stay safe, keep a distance of at least 10 feet from water and resist the urge to feed these powerful reptiles. While attacks are rare, they can happen if alligators lose their natural fear of humans.

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As alligator breeding season heats up in Florida and South Carolina from April to June, female alligators fiercely protect their nests. To stay safe, keep a distance of at least 10 feet from water and resist the urge to feed these powerful reptiles. While attacks are rare, they can happen if alligators lose their natural fear of humans.