At Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, the beauty of the South Carolina Lowcountry landscape is often punctuated by the sight of a prehistoric resident sunning itself on a bank or gliding through the blackwater: the American Alligator.
Because these creatures look like something straight out of a movie, they’ve inspired more than a few tall tales. If you are looking for things to do in Charleston, SC, a wildlife walk is a must—but you should arrive prepared. To help you enjoy your next walk along our trails with more confidence (and more facts), let’s clear up the most common myths about our scaly neighbors.
Myth: “Alligators are “man-eating monsters.”…