They lurk near the shore just beneath the surface so they can leap out and catch animals drinking from the lake or river. They will definitely eat dogs and cats. I've never heard of one dragging a full grown adult into the water, but big ones definitely can.
I'd be more worried about cottonmouths and coral snakes in Florida.
I am so scared of Alligators
← View full post
They lurk near the shore just beneath the surface so they can leap out and catch animals drinking from the lake or river. They will definitely eat dogs and cats. I've never heard of one dragging a full grown adult into the water, but big ones definitely can.
I'd be more worried about cottonmouths and coral snakes in Florida.