Don’t Let Scales Scare You: Why Florida’s 1.3 Million Alligators Aren’t Your Biggest Moving Worry
May 02, 2026
Florida has officially crossed the threshold of 23 million residents, and for many newcomers, the excitement of palm trees and sunshine comes with a side of “gator-phobia.” With an estimated 1.3 million alligators spread across all 67 counties, the prehistoric reptiles are a guaranteed part of t
he landscape. However, state wildlife experts and decades of […]
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