GOAT
07-04-2006, 02:35 PM
The Florida State Department of Fish and Wildlife is
advising hikers, hunters, fishers, and golfers (Tourists) to take
extra precautions and to keep alert for alligators
while visiting Brevard, Broward, Dade, Hillsborough,
Pinellas, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Palm Beach and
Sarasota Counties.
They advise tourists 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 recent signs of
alligator activity.
Tourists 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 possibly bird
feathers. Adult alligator droppings have little bells
in them and smell like pepper spray.
advising hikers, hunters, fishers, and golfers (Tourists) to take
extra precautions and to keep alert for alligators
while visiting Brevard, Broward, Dade, Hillsborough,
Pinellas, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Palm Beach and
Sarasota Counties.
They advise tourists 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 recent signs of
alligator activity.
Tourists 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 possibly bird
feathers. Adult alligator droppings have little bells
in them and smell like pepper spray.