Risk factors for being attacked by an alligator or crocodile:
(1) trying to manually feed the reptile
(2) trying to touch or pet the reptile
(3) entering an area posted as hazardous for alligators or crocodiles
(4) being intoxicated
(5) going near a nest
(6) getting near the reptile during the mating season
(7) underestimating how fast the reptiles can move
(8) decrease in normal prey due to pollution or other factor
(9)) swimming, wading, or being near the water in the evening or at night
(10) swimming, wading, or being near the water where there is thick vegetation
(11) swimming, wading, or being near the water with a pet or small child
(12) boating near the reptiles with one or more risk factors (lack of experience, small or fragile boat, trying to agitate the reptiles, etc.)
(13) assuming that the reptile will not attack someone on land
The reptiles tend to be sluggish in the cold and in the morning. Feeding and other activities tend to be done late in the day or at night.
