As the weather warms up, Huntsvillians might see more of certain unexpected reptilian residents: alligators. Over the years, citizens in the area have captured footage and photos of the reptiles, seemingly surprised at their presence; however, alligators are longtime residents of the region.
The Rocket City is home to a (surprisingly) significant population of the creatures, so we’re here to give you the scoop on all things gator in Huntsville.
North AL Gator History
Sightings have been numerous in recent years—including one in the middle of a Madison road from a few years back. However odd these sightings are, history proves that they’re not out of the ordinary.
An Associated Press report from 2019 said alligator reports in the Tennessee River date back as far as the late 1800s…