Louisiana Gators go way back at Cypress Lake

[kelbow7]

I don't know how long it's been since the eggs were laid, but I know it's been close to a couple months since I saw the gator first making the nest. We could have baby gators hatching very close to the time that school starts. This could get interesting. Here is a little more info.

The incubation period of alligator eggs is approximately 65 days. During this time the female alligator stays on the alert to guard her nest against intruders. Raccoons are notorious nest raiders, and have been known to completely destroy a nest.

Alligator eggs begin to hatch in August through September, during which time the baby alligators make-high pitched grunting noises to alert the mother gator. The female alligator will then uncover the nest to release the babies. Some females have even been known to carry their young to the water in their jaws, and are likely to remain with their brood for many months.


Get ready for the "Baby Gator Invasion"

Foot traffic around the swamp will be less than normal due to the ongoing construction of the union. Nevertheless, it should be interesting haha.

[NewsCopy]

Work to demolish three buildings on the University of Louisiana’s campus will make way for new green space adjacent to the new Student Union and Cypress Lake.

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[Fais do-do]

I hope they burn those old buildings with fire, after the demolish them. I remember having to wait to pay fees in that dam building!

[alum81]

I paid fees in the student union. Played pool in the old bowling alley and took ID photos in the buildings pictured in the article. All gone now I guess. Glad I'm still around to see it.

[BrockMeaux]

The remains of the old Parking and Transit building don't deserve the dignity of a proper burial.