| WARNING We at CWR are advising hikers, hunters, fishers, and golfers to take extra precautions and keep alert for alligators while in southeast Ga. We are advising people to wear noise-producing devices such as little bells on their clothing to alert but not startle the alligators unexpectedly. We also advise the carrying of pepper spray in case of an encounter with an alligator. It is also a good idea to watch for fresh signs of alligator activity People should recognize the difference between small young alligator and large adult alligator droppings. Young alligator droppings are smaller and contain fish bones and possibly bird feathers. Adult alligators droppings have little bells in them and smell like pepper spray. (All In Fun! CWR) |
Alligators
| Alligators are among the largest animals in North America. Males can attain a size of more than 14 feet and weigh up to 1,000lbs. Alligators are exclusively carnivorous and prey upon whatever creatures are most available. Juvenile alligators (less than 4 feet)eat crustaceans, snails, and small fish; sub adults (4-6 feet) eat mostly fish, crustaceans, small mammals, and birds; and adults (greater than 6 feet) eat fish, mammals, turtles, birds, and other alligators. Alligators quickly become conditioned to humans, especially when food is involved. Feeding-habituated alligators lose their fear of humans and can be dangerous to unsuspecting humans,especially children. Many aggressive or "fearless" alligators have to be removed each year following feeding by humans. Ponds and waterways at golf courses and high-density housing create a similar problem when alligators become accustomed to living near people The name alligator is derived from the Spanish word el lagarto. Currently Coastal Wildlife Removal is licensed to relocate alligators 4' and under. |
| Juvenile caught in a neighborhood pond |
| James assisting in capture of 9 foot adult next to a farm |
| Pulling him ashore. |
| Matthew and his wife with his first trapped juvenile |
| 8 foot adult harvested in the Champney river Darien, Ga on a Licensed gator hunt. |
| James on Champney River before his gator hunt. |
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