How far north can an alligator survive?
American alligators can be found in the coastal wetlands of the U.S. Southeast, as far north as North Carolina and as far west as eastern Texas. Their range extends down to southern Florida and includes the Everglades.
Does Lake Anna Virginia have alligators?
In addition to alligators, the lake has been a draw for local anglers (the lake reportedly has over 30 species of fish including large-mouth bass, striped bass, walleye, catfish, crappie, bluegill, and white and yellow perch) as well as retirees and families looking for a laid-back vacation.
Are there sharks in Lake Anna Virginia?
Lake Anna, VA… No Sharks, No Jellyfish & No Flood Insurance.) Some of the subdivisions around the lake have small beaches in their common areas while a couple of them have fairly large beaches.
Does Virginia have any alligators?
There are no gators in Virginia!” Well that’s a good point: There are no wild alligators in Virginia…for now. In the past, the range of American Alligators extended just up into Virginia, mostly in the area of the Great Dismal Swamp.
Can a person survive with an alligator in Virginia?
Evidently, people can survive along with alligators! Alligators are long-lived (about 45 – 50 years) and do not need to successfully reproduce every year to sustain a population. SE Virginia is quite warm enough for successful reproduction in many years.
Are there alligators or palmettos in Virginia?
Alligators would not fare any better. Plus as others have posted, alligators have long since historically been spotted in Virginia, as well as palmetto species, a native Americana South palm that has the same range as alligators.
Are there alligators in the landfill in Virginia?
There is one adult alligator buried in the Pittsylvania County landfill. In 2006, a trucker ran over the unfortunate reptile in Florida and brought the carcass to Virginia. Wildlife officials confiscated it because alligators were a protected species.
Are there any alligators in Norfolk, VA?
Parts of Norfolk, Portsmouth and VB are actually milder than most of gator territory in NE NC. Saying that all of the American alligators found in VA are released pets just because they are 7 miles away from their acceptable range is about as fact-based as global warming itself.
Evidently, people can survive along with alligators! Alligators are long-lived (about 45 – 50 years) and do not need to successfully reproduce every year to sustain a population. SE Virginia is quite warm enough for successful reproduction in many years.
Alligators would not fare any better. Plus as others have posted, alligators have long since historically been spotted in Virginia, as well as palmetto species, a native Americana South palm that has the same range as alligators.
There is one adult alligator buried in the Pittsylvania County landfill. In 2006, a trucker ran over the unfortunate reptile in Florida and brought the carcass to Virginia. Wildlife officials confiscated it because alligators were a protected species.
Parts of Norfolk, Portsmouth and VB are actually milder than most of gator territory in NE NC. Saying that all of the American alligators found in VA are released pets just because they are 7 miles away from their acceptable range is about as fact-based as global warming itself.
