Ah, Florida, land of Disney, sun, surf…and alligators.
Heaven forbid you should ever find yourself staring one of these creatures in the face, but it’s best to know what to do in case one decides you look like lunch.
For starters, avoid them. Patrick Allen of Lifehacker then goes into more detail.
If you come across an alligator, don’t feed it. Alligators are generally afraid of people, but feeding them makes them less so—also it’s illegal. If you spot one on land, and you’re away from civilization, that may mean you’re trespassing in its territory. Mazzotti recommends you run away as fast as you can in a straight line. They can’t run very fast and zig-zag maneuvers actually expose you to attack more. Alligators will only chase humans to defend their territory, and will lose interest as soon as you leave.
Here’s another look at just how powerful the bite of these creatures is:
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