April means it is the Start of Alligator Mating Season in Florida
April on the calendar means our Florida alligator population instinctively know, it’s mating season again. This especially means the males are on the move.
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), mating usually occurs in May or June.
Females typically form nests in August and September, where they will then lay on average between 30 and 50 eggs in late June or early July.
Hatching takes place August through September.
The FWC says.... If you see an alligator leave it alone, give it its space.
While giving an alligator its distance is important year-round, it's especially important during mating season.
FWC is reminding all to only swim in designated areas during daylight hours and keep pets away from fresh or brackish water.
FWC reminds everyone that you should never feed an alligator.
Learn more from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), here: https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/alligator/facts/
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