Baby Alligators in South Carolina

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We conduct studies in conjuction with other researchers throughout the range of American Alligators. We have obtained baby gators from Louisiana (thanks to Ruth Elsey, Herb Dessauer, and crue), the Santee Cooper Coastal Reserve, SC (thanks to Walt Rhodes and crue), and the Savannah River Site, SC (thanks to I.L. Brisbin, Cub & crue at SREL).

Here's a typical alligator nest.

Eggs are brought in from the wild to reduce predation on the babies and increase the number of young examined in our studies.

Here's another nest in more open marsh habitat. Susan Glenn isn't going to let these eggs be eaten by raccoons or fire ants!

Walt Rhodes and Susan Glenn check on home-hatched SC alligators. After the babies have hatched, they get measured, give a little blood, and then it's back to the wild.

Lisa Davis and Travis Glenn prepare to release baby alligators.

Get ready to swim little guys.

Here they go!

Back in the wild!

Home Sweet Home - PAR Pond, Savannah River Site, South Carolina.

To see Gator Food.

To see Crocodiles.

To learn more about American Crocodiles.

To learn more about the Crocodile Specialist Group