alligators

The dates have been set for Louisiana's annual alligator harvest lottery. The alligator harvest has been set for later this summer and early fall.

The weather in Louisiana is warming up and the big reptiles are on the move. Here's what you should know should you encounter an alligator in a place where it's not supposed to be.

We've seen alligators climbing fences before, but now alligators aren't even wasting their time with that anymore...they're just bending the bars on fences and climbing right through.

In what is possibly the most Louisiana science experiment ever, researchers are combining the DNA of the two to make disease-resistant fish.

This might be the ultimate "Tell me you're from Louisiana without telling me you're from Louisiana".

There are the obvious ones like alligators and coral snakes, but there are a few lesser-known, very toxic, dangerous creatures here in Louisiana

You know all of the urban legends we heard as kids about alligators living in sewer systems?

Imagine leaving for work in the morning and as you go to get in your car you see this 10-foot alligator walking around like it's no big deal. That would certainly be a hot cup of "NOPE".

It's alligator mating season, and with all of the rivers and bayous around Acadiana pretty high right now from all the recent rain, you might want to watch your step!

Lottery applications are now open for residents who want to hunt alligators on Louisiana public lands.

Hopefully these two continue their chummy relationship and the guy feeding the croc doesn't actually become chum.

High water is causing a rise in alligator sightings in Louisiana.

Should you encounter a wild animal in your neighborhood there are steps you need to take for your own safety and the safety of the animal.

Only in Louisiana does a state University need to warn students about the potential dangers they may encounter during Alligator mating season.

This guy thought it would be fun to prank people with a remote control alligator head. It was sort of fun, until the cops showed up.

This is almost as disturbing as finding out that cockroaches can fly. Thank goodness the reptile was captured and relocated.

Testing out a new zip line over an alligator infested pond? Don't be surprised if one of the reptiles thinks you are lunch!

If you've ever wanted to get your Troy Landry on and "Choot Em", the Louisiana Department Of Wildlife and Fisheries is currently accepting applications for alligator hunters to conduct lottery hunts on 46 state and federally owned properties and lakes. That's a lot of tree shakers.

One of the first guests at the City of Mandeville's new beach appears to be an unwelcome one.

An Acadiana woman got the scare of her life when she finds the alligator that her father had put in the tub to prank her.