What are some things people can do to prevent negative encounters with alligators?
First, wildlife should never be fed by humans because it lowers their inhibitions to human contact and keeps them from following their natural habits of seeking food for themselves. It is also illegal to feed alligators. Second, it is never safe to enter water where large alligators are present. The FWC recommends swimming only in posted areas and not in waters inhabited by alligators.
