Summary
A woman in Florida named Ashley Delgado found an alligator on her doorstep, captured by her security camera. This sighting highlights the presence of both alligators and crocodiles in South Florida, where such encounters are not uncommon.
Key Facts
- Ashley Delgado, from Land O’Lakes, Florida, recorded an alligator on her porch using a security camera.
- The U.S. Geological Survey states that South Florida is the only place in the world where both alligators and crocodiles live.
- Alligators have U-shaped snouts and are dark-colored, while crocodiles have V-shaped snouts and are lighter.
- Florida has recorded 500 alligator bites on people since 1948, with 346 being major incidents and 32 resulting in fatalities.
- The most recent fatal incident involved a 73-year-old woman found in a pond in Palm Harbor, Florida.
- Alligator mating season in Florida is from early April to June, making them more territorial and aggressive.
- Previous alligator sightings in Florida include incidents in March 2022 and June 2024.
