According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission there have been 401 alligator attacks in the state of Florida since 1948. Of those 401 attacks 23 have been fatal.
The most recent fatal alligator attack in Florida occurred in 2016 when a 2-year-old boy was snatched from the shallows of a lake in Orange County and dragged underwater. The child’s body was found the following day.
In 2015 there were seven alligator attacks in Florida two of which were fatal. In 2014 there were nine alligator attacks one of which was fatal.
According to the FWC the majority of alligator attacks in Florida occur between May and September when the animals are more active and people are more likely to be outdoors.
The majority of alligator attack victims are male and under the age of 30. The FWC advises people to use common sense when around alligators and to never feed them.
How many alligator attacks occur in Florida each year?
Approximately 30 alligator attacks occur in Florida each year.
How many of these attacks are fatal?
Approximately 5 of these attacks are fatal.
What are the odds of being attacked by an alligator in Florida?
The odds of being attacked by an alligator in Florida are 1 in 2.
3 million.
How can you avoid being attacked by an alligator?
You can avoid being attacked by an alligator by staying away from bodies of fresh or salt water where alligators may be present and by not feeding them.
What should you do if you are attacked by an alligator?
If you are attacked by an alligator you should fight back and try to escape.
How many alligators are there in Florida?
There are approximately 1.
3 million alligators in Florida.
What is the average size of an alligator in Florida?
The average size of an alligator in Florida is 11.
2 feet.
What is the largest alligator on record in Florida?
The largest alligator on record in Florida was 17.
2 feet long.
How long do alligators live?
Alligators can live up to 50 years in the wild.
What do alligators eat?
Alligators eat fish amphibians reptiles birds and mammals.
Where do alligators live?
Alligators live in fresh or salt water and can be found in swamps ponds lakes and rivers.
What is the temperature of an alligator’s egg?
The temperature of an alligator’s egg is between 82 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
How long does it take for an alligator egg to hatch?
It takes between 65 and 80 days for an alligator egg to hatch.
How many eggs does a female alligator lay?
A female alligator can lay between 20 and 50 eggs each time she nests.
When do alligators mate?
Alligators mate between April and May.
