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Originally Posted by navillusc  I am guessing that you were aware that they can climb fences...maybe not all types, materials, or kinds of construction, but their tail is a fab tool for getting them the boost they need over the tops of fences, which is how they end up in people's backyard pools in summer to keep cool...and they love little doggie hors dourves...   I wouldn't like Buffo's much either...
From: http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/fi...alligators.pdf "Myth: Alligators are not good climbers.
Fact: Alligators have sharp claws and powerful tails to help them push their bodies up. Young alligators are agile climbers and adults have been known to climb fences to get to water or escape captivity. Low fences, therefore, may not be sufficient protection for pets in areas where alligators are present." |
I have never heard of a gator climbing a fence...doesn't mean it doesn't happen. The lake behind our house would have a small (3 to 4 feet) gator from time to time. My dh says all bodies of water could have gators in this area, but that lake had a drain-canal system that feed from areas that were populated by gators and crocks. We are the one place that has both.
I never let the dogs out without being outside my self., and of course if the gator was in the lake I would be more careful. I just think you should be careful around any animal, wild animals more so. A few years past two or three people were killed in miami-dade county by either gators or crock.. very sad.. and all could have been prevented .