Florida Dept of Fish and Wildlife Warning
Florida Dept of Fish and Wildlife Warning
The Florida State Department of Fish and Wildlife is advising hikers,
hunters, fishers, and golfers to take extra precautions and keep alert
for alligators while in Osceola, Polk, Brevard and Orange Counties. They
advise people to wear noise-producing devices such as little bells on
their clothing to alert but not startle the alligators unexpectedly.
They also advise the carrying of pepper spray in case of an encounter
with an alligator. It is also a good idea to watch for fresh signs of
alligator activity. People should recognize the difference between small
young alligator and large adult alligator droppings. Young alligator
droppings are smaller and contain fish bones and possibly bird feathers.
Adult alligators droppings have little bells in them and smell like
pepper spray...
