Florida Wildlife
King of the swamp
Florida wildlife is wonderfully diverse. As you probably already know, some species can pack enough muscle power, venom, or poison to be deadly. Your knowledge of these species, their habitats, and habits can help you stay out of harm's way. To this end, the pages linked to this one provide information about selected Florida animals and plants. You'll want to be reasonably wary in Florida's wild places. Use your good, common sense, but avoid overestimating the dangers normally posed by this state's wildlife. We have alligators, for example, and they are unpredictable. I never trust them. Yet, if you watch TV or the movies, you'd think that seven or eight marauding alligators immediately hit the water as soon as some poor dude happens to fall out of his boat. Or you might get the idea that snakes are dripping off all the trees in the Everglades, just waiting to drop in on some unsuspecting visitor. Yes, we have all these creatures, and yes you must be aware of them, but the Hollywood version is, in my opinion, way overdone. Makes for an exciting movie, though. All the species presented on these pages are not all found statewide. At least be aware of those found in the area you're in. Let your knowledge of these creatures help you enjoy your wild Florida experiences. You're probably much safer in the wilds than walking along a typical urban street.
Florida snakes.
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