What states have saltwater crocodiles?


What states have saltwater crocodiles? American crocodiles occur in South Florida and also can be found in Hispaniola, Cuba, Jamaica, along the Caribbean coast from southern Mexico to Venezuela, and along the Pacific coast from Mexico to Peru. The northern end of the crocodile's range is in South Florida.


Where do saltwater crocodiles live in USA?

Range. American crocodiles live in coastal areas throughout the Caribbean and occur at the northern end of their range in south Florida and the Keys. They occur in brackish or saltwater areas and can be found in ponds, coves, and creeks in mangrove swamps.


Are American crocodiles aggressive?

The species usually does not attack people as regularly as Old World crocodiles do; the estimated number of attacks is considerably smaller than those by the saltwater (C. porosus) and Nile crocodiles (C. niloticus), which are considered the most aggressive crocodilians towards humans.


Do Florida beaches have crocodiles?

There are an estimated 1,000 to 2,500 crocodiles that ring the lower coastal region of Florida, according to the FWC.