Yes, alligators do enjoy a day at the beach, but it’s not a regular occurrence. Our freshwater alligators collect parasites on their bodies, as shown in the picture on the right.

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Is it safe to swim in Galveston?

It’s not always easy to tell if the water is safe to swim in. In most cases, our bacteriological monitoring program has revealed that swimming in Galveston Bay is perfectly safe.

Are there sharks in Galveston?

Sharks. For a healthy ocean ecosystem, sharks are a necessity. If you see sharks in Galveston’s waters, they’re unlikely to be aggressive. In Galveston, Texas, there have only been 17 shark bites in more than 100 years, making it one of the safest waterfronts in the country.

What part of Texas has alligators?

It can be found from the Sabine River in East Texas to Gulf of Mexico, across coastal marshes to the Rio Grande and west of Interstate 35 in Texas. There are about 120 counties in this region, with the greatest concentrations found along the Gulf Coastal Plains.

Are there shark teeth in Galveston Texas?

In the Galveston area, there are numerous beaches where you can go beachcombing. If you know where to look, you can find shark teeth, shells, sea glass, arrowheads, and sea beans.

Why is the water dirty in Galveston?

It is common knowledge that the waters in and around Galveston Bay are typically brown. According to Kristen Thyng, a research assistant professor at Texas A&M University in Oceanography, “things like suspended sediment and other materials suspended in the water” are to blame. “There’s nothing wrong with the brown water.”

Is there jellyfish in Galveston?

Galveston is well-known for its abundance of jellyfish, both in the water and ashore. Eight times as many people are killed each year by jellyfish, which have no spine or brain.

Are there snakes in Galveston?

In Galveston Island, you’ll find a variety of snakes! Some of them have venomous stingers! You should seek medical attention as soon as you are bitten by a poisonous snake.

Is it expensive to live in Galveston TX?

On the list of most expensive places to live in the United States, Galveston comes in at number 192. It costs 90.3 percent of the national average to live in Galveston.

Are there dolphins in Galveston?

Galveston is home to dolphins! And they’re always eager to pose for a picture.

Which Texas lakes have alligators?

There have also been reports of alligator sightings in the Trinity River, Eagle Mountain Lake, Lake Lewisville, and Lake Worth in the last year or so.

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