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Tips for Encountering
Residents of Wild Florida

American alligator with mouth open copyright M. Timothy O'Keefe - Florida Wildlife Viewing.com
If there's a lake, there's an alligator.

How To Handle Alligator Encounters:

Two important points to remember. Small dogs are an alligator's favorite fast food. If  you're chased (not likely), the rule is to run in a zigzag. But that may not work as well as everyone thinks. Learn more.

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