Don’t Feed the Alligators on Sanibel Island!
Posted by Sandy Ramseth on Aug 28, 2009 in Wildlife | 2 comments
It seems like common sense, right?
Yet, it only takes one time for an alligator to mentally register that receiving food from a human then means that humans are now “food” and then that very alligator becomes a potential risk and will probably end up being killed after either harming, or even attempting to harm, a child, pet or adult in the future.
What a shame, especially when they are only acting on what they instinctually were taught via someone feeding them.
Therefore, please please never feed an alligator on Sanibel or Captiva Islands. Oh yes, and I forgot to mention the little $500 fine for those who are caught doing so… Yikes!
There are plenty of websites out there describing the differences between southern Floridian alligators and crocodiles, so I won’t go into too much detail here, but you can read below the wonderful safety tips from our very own Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation:
Take the ALLIGATOR QUIZ and see how much you already know!
Click the link above and it will pop you over to the quiz… I’m sure you know more than you think you do! ;)
Have a great weekend!!
Sandy and Robp.s. Sanibel Island Real Estate is still rockin’ at SanCap One Source!
I went to Sanibel last year and absolutely loved it! What a wonderful place to live.
Yes, I have to totally agree with you. That is why I love writing this Blog and providing all sorts of Sanibel and Captiva information; to educate our visitors and residents so they can enjoy the Islands to their fullest. And understanding our wildlife is just one part of that enjoyment. Thanks for your comment, and I hope you return soon.