The homeowner managed to trap the gator and game wardens removed it to another location, but they didnt kill it either. They use their teeth to capture their prey. But it continues the long-debated narrative of alligators and Lake Murray. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation caught one last month in Lake Claremore. Do alligators live in Lake Murray? WebLake Murray is a beautiful lake in south central Oklahoma near the city of Ardmore. Some people believe it's an alligator, while others think it's a caiman. Statewide Daily & Size Limits Only seven adults were seen last April, but state wildlife officials think as many 15 adult gators live on the Red Slough, said Richard Beagles, biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Alligator For any other fish species of special concern in category I or II such as black buffalo and shovelnose sturgeon (see Title 800:25-19-6) there is a daily limit of 1 and harvest must be reported. No, there are no crocodiles in Oklahoma. In such cases, it's likely the alligator was released into the lake by someone who had been keeping the animal in captivity. Life History In far southeastern Oklahoma, "living dinosaurs" still exist. Young alligators tend to be more colorful with highlights of yellow and white. Some people believe it's an alligator, while others think it's a caiman. No, there are no alligators in Tulsa. As soon as the offspring break their shells, they make a distinctive call. Harvest of alligator gar and paddlefish must be reported within 24 hours via E-Check at wildlifedepartment.com. Alligator Occasionally, an alligator will show up in a pond or lake in Oklahoma where one would not expect to find it, like Claremore. Apart from Florida, the states where there are many gators are Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama. Alligators are often basking with their eyes and nostrils just above the water. ]]>*/ [CDATA[/* >