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Caution: Alligator Nesting Area - Observe Safety Guidelines

Visitors to the Alligator Nesting Area should exercise caution as female alligators are highly protective of their nests and young, displaying aggressive behavior towards intruders. Alligators can be present in SEE area year-round, so it’s essential to remain on the boardwalk and designated trails. Nesting occurs mainly between June and July, with eggs hatching approximately two months later. Mothers can stay with hatchlings for several months, requiring increased vigilance from May to October. If you see an alligator guarding a nest, maintain a safe distance and report its location to natl@ufl.edu.

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Caution: Alligator Nesting Area - Observe Safety Guidelines

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  1. CAUTION! ALLIGATOR NESTING AREA Female alligators are very protective of their nest and young, and can be extremely aggressive towards intruders. One or more alligators may be found in SEEP year-round, so visitors should stay on the boardwalk and designated trails. Alligator nesting generally occurs between June and July with eggs hatching about 2 months after laying. Female alligators have been known to stay with their young for several months after they hatch, making the period to be extra cautious last from May through October. An alligator nested in SEEP in 2001, 2003, and 2009 (each year at a different location). If you see an alligator that appears to be guarding a nest, stay away! ( but please report its location to natl@ufl.edu ).

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