Warnings

[Valigator]

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is advising
hikers,
> hunters, fishermen, golfers and tourist in general to take extra
precautions
> and keep alert for alligators while in : Duval, Clay, Alachua, Bay,
Marion,
> Lake, Collier, Lee, Seminole, Osceola, Polk, Brevard, Putnam and
Orange
> counties.
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> 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.
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> It is also a good 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.
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> 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.