Massive gator spotted taking a stroll in Sienna, the latest to be spotted in the Fort Bend County community

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A month or so a massive gator was spotted at neighborhood close to my neighborhood. This has been a far more active season for gators than in past years.

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MISSOURI CITY, Texas — Gators have been out and about in Southeast Texas lately, and on Sunday morning, another big one was spotted in a community that's seen its fair share.

According to Megan Pederson, who shared photos of the big fella with KHOU 11, the gator spotted Sunday morning was walking along Camp Sienna Trail in Sienna. Megan said it's the biggest she's seen out in Sienna.

Trenae Hill shared photos and videos, too. She was in the car Sunday morning with her four-year-old son when they spotted the roaming reptile. In the video above, you can hear Trenae's son describing it.

Below are some of the photos shared of the gator Sunday morning.





What to do if you spot a gator
So what should you do if you encounter an alligator? Below are some pointers from Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Most alligators naturally avoid people and will usually retreat when approached.
If an alligator hisses, Texas Parks and Wildlife says it’s a warning that you are too close and should slowly back away.
Wildlife officials say alligators basking near ponds or streams are often just regulating their body temperature and are not necessarily hunting.
Any alligator that approaches people, comes out of the water toward humans or lingers near homes could be considered a nuisance animal.
Pet owners are urged to keep animals leashed and away from the water because alligators may see them as an easy food source.
Officials say people should never attempt to move an alligator seen in a roadway and should instead contact local authorities.
Feeding alligators is illegal in Texas and can cause them to lose their natural fear of humans.

Earlier this month, we posted about a gator in Sienna that stopped by an elementary school.

....And then there's Cinco Ranch, where a gator was wandering the streets.

Gator season will hopefully end after May