JUST A WARNING I WANTED TO PASS ON TO FLORIDA HERPERS.
The Florida State Department of Fish and Wildlife and FEMA is advising
emergency workers to take extra precautions and keep alert for alligators
while in Osceola, Polk, Manatee, Orange and Dade 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 alligator droppings
have little bells in them and smell like pepper spray.
