Could Alligators Survive in California?

Alligators are not native to California. ... Alligators prefer fresh water but can sometimes handle brackish water and can be found in rivers, lakes and other small bodies of water.

Can you hunt alligators in California?

California's alligator products ban, challenged by Louisiana, is struck down in federal court. ... “California's a liberal state, and they just don't want any animals killed. But the ban was actually illegal, and there are federal laws that allow alligator skins.”

Are there crocodiles in LA?

Crocodile: This is a completely different species, and one not found in Louisiana. The only place where both alligators and crocodiles can be found is Florida. ... El lagarto: A Spanish term meaning “the lizard,” which was what Spanish explorers and settlers called alligators when they first saw them in Florida.