(This is Killer- the gator that greets you as you pull into the ranch he is small only 4' long. I can never get a picture when he is all the way out of the water so this will have to do)
The Floridan's advise to us- on how to deal with the Alligators.
1- If there is a gator coming after your son-- Run straight at the gator's head "Most" of the time they will turn and run off scared.
2- If you do get bit by an alligator- DON'T pull your hand out of their mouth... wait until they re-open their mouth and then pull out. This will result in only holes in your hand rather than a shredded hand.
3- Always check the Swimmin' Hole before entering the water
4-Always go with your dog to get a drink out of water in a field-- if not, you will no longer have a dog.
5- When moving cows in a pasture ALWAYS follow the cows through any water and swampy spot or serious problems will occur.
6- 'Most' of the time gators don't wander too far from their water hole - BUT if you come upon a water hole almost empty or a gator searching for new water- GET OUT OF THEIR WAY.
What great advise they give to us- Don't you all feel safe now!
4 comments:
You should just take a gun everywhere you go!!! Then you don't have to worry! lol Sounds like something new every day!
you know i always heard to run in a zig zag because they are too fat to turn quickly, but that other advice sounds great too ;)
That all sounds helpful, Glad to see you are doing well in FL. We (Katie) are sure missing seeing you on Sundays :)
Wow! you guys are having quite the adventure. Take lots of pictures so Cinch will remember. Alligators...I don't think so.
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