A few have been spotted in our lakes but it's rare to find an area that is filled with them. Oklahoma As they grow, so does their appetite. In May, state wildlife officials euthanized a 9 -foot alligator that was found in Claremore Lake. WebD. Temperatures less than 85 degrees produce females, temperatures greater than 91 degrees produces males, temperatures in between produce both females and males. These are the American Alligator and the American Crocodile. WebLake Murray is a beautiful lake in south central Oklahoma near the city of Ardmore. What zoos in Oklahoma have alligators? No, there arent any alligators in Lake Murray, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) report. Portions of the Rediversion Canal legally accessible by boat through Canal WMA. Privacy Policy Alligators are cold-blooded, or ectothermic creatures, which means their body temperature fluctuates with the ambient temperature. Some people believe it's an alligator, while others think it's a caiman. Harvest of alligator gar and paddlefish must be reported within 24 hours via E-Check at wildlifedepartment.com. Choctaw County and McCurtain County have the highest number of these long-lived reptiles, but they can also be found in other southern counties. Alligators in Oklahoma are typically found in swampy areas, by the river, and in hard-to-reach areas. David Arbour, with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, posted photos of alligators icing to his Facebook page. They will start eating larger prey. Adolescent alligators eat a selection of small animals, mostly insects, small fish and frogs.