Mating season warning: Officials caution that May–June brings heightened alligator activity, raising the risk of encounters with people and pets near waterways. Predator showdown: In the Everglades, ...

Rare but dangerous: Alligator attacks on humans and pets are uncommon in Florida, but bites can be severe when they occur. Human behavior blamed: A 2025 study found most attacks result from risky ...

The state of Florida is home to six types of venomous snakes, and they're starting to get active as temperatures warm, state wildlife officials warn.

Florida has six native venomous snakes, and three of them are rattlesnakes. As temperatures continue to climb across Florida, ...