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The Florida Department of Fish & Wildlife is advising hikers, hunters, fishermen, golfers and tourist in general to take extra precautions and keep alert for alligators while in: Alachua, M arion, Lake, Collier, Lee, Seminole, Osceola, Polk, Brevard, Putnam, and Orange counties.
They advise people to wear noise-producing devices such as little bells on their shoes or 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 ggod idea to watch for fresh signs of alligator activity. people should learn to recognize the difference between small young alligator and large adult alligator droppings.
Young alligator droppings are smaller and contain fish bones and possible bird feathers. Adult alligator droppings have little bells in them and smell like pepper spray.
They advise people to wear noise-producing devices such as little bells on their shoes or 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 ggod idea to watch for fresh signs of alligator activity. people should learn to recognize the difference between small young alligator and large adult alligator droppings.
Young alligator droppings are smaller and contain fish bones and possible bird feathers. Adult alligator droppings have little bells in them and smell like pepper spray.
