When wild animals become less wild, that’s when things get really wild. This alligator tries to bite a woman on a paddleboard, and all evidence points to it having become used to humans feeding it.
Alligators Accustomed to Humans Are Even More Dangerous
Do you know what’s even more dangerous than an alligator? Yes that’s correct, an alligator that’s become used to humans.
Alligators naturally avoid humans, but those who grow accustomed to human presence pose a much much greater risk. Typically, alligators associate humans with food due to being fed and thereby lose their natural weariness of our species.
And if you don’t have any food for them, it kind of only makes sense for you to become the food right?
The Video: Alligator Tries to Bite Woman
The alligator in the video confidently swims right up to this woman, and without anything else to use for protection, she gives it a push with her paddle. It sticks around for some time still, in anticipation of food – but this woman is lucky she didn’t become food herself.
The Rising Issue of People Feeding Alligators in Florida
People feeding alligators is becoming a bigger and bigger issue in Florida – even though it’s been made illegal.
When people feed them it disrupt the alligators’ natural hunting instincts and encourage them to approach humans, expecting food. Not only is it bad for the ecosystem, but it also endangers the whole community when they go from staung away from humans to seeking them out.
Fine and Potential Jail Time If You Feed an Alligator in Florida
Those caught feeding alligators can face significant penalties under Florida’s state law. If you’re caught feeding an alligator, you may be charged with a second-degree misdemeanor. This in turn could result in a fine of up to $500 and up to 60 days in jail. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission strictly enforces this law to protect both the alligators and the public.
Alligator Tries to Bite Woman on Paddleboard: Wrapping Up
Seeing an alligator up close must be an amazing experience, but it’s definitely not something you want to do when you only have a paddle to defend yourself with. All in all, this incident highlights the massive problems that can arise when wild animals become used to humans.
Thank you for reading this story about the alligator who tries to bite a woman on a paddleboard! Dive deeper into the world of alligators here:
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