Alligators are rampant in Florida, and many residents are used to living with them. However, one gator seemingly enjoyed its freedom because it gave trappers a good fight when they tried to capture him.
Aggressive Alligator in Florida
An 11-foot alligator was found roaming in a neighborhood in Florida. Trappers arrived to capture the beast. However, the pesky gator was noticeably upset and engaged in death rolls to avoid being captured, Daily Star reported.
The encounter between the wild alligator and the experts happened on the street near the residential area of Homestead, Florida.
Pesky Critters shared a clip of their encounter on Facebook. In the clip, the gator hissed and made multiple death rolls, which it uses to destroy its prey. It gave the trappers a hard time.
In the caption, the pest control services said that the battle had their adrenaline pumping, and it even joked that the gator appeared like it was "something out of Jurassic Park" because it was so wild.
They were able to trap the apex predator at 3: 30 a.m. after receiving a call from a resident who came across it while exercising. The experts eventually won the battle and captured the beast.
The video received several responses, with some hoping that the monster gator was still alive. However, others speculated that it was already dead.
According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, alligators are considered a nuisance when they are at least 4 feet long and threaten residents, pets, or property. They are not deemed dangerous if they are less than 4 feet long.
Once captured, they are not relocated but, instead, become the property of the trapper. Tammy Sapp, a spokeswoman for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, said in an email to the Tampa Bay Times that gator is processed for its hide and meat, which is the primary source of compensation for the trappers' services.
How to Avoid Aggressive Alligators?
Pesky Critters shared some tips to avoid close encounters between gators and humans. Gators are reportedly most active between dusk and dawn, so one should be wary of them then.
They also encouraged the residents to avoid swimming at night and keep themselves away from areas or water inhabited by large alligators.
Additionally, dogs often attract gators' attention. Thus, it's best to avoid swimming with your furry friend.
They also discouraged the people from feeding alligators. Doing so is illegal in the state.
In a previous report from Science Times, a couple was called out after their video-feeding gators went viral. Some netizens were so furious they wanted the pair to be ticketed or arrested.
The locals are discouraged from feeding gators as doing so might prompt the latter to associate people with food. When they do, alligators will approach the residents for some food, which may lead to an encounter we do not want.
Pesky Critters also encouraged the locals to call FWC's toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286) for alligator concerns.
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