After recent rainfall in South Florida, wildlife such as alligators and snakes may be observed in neighborhoods as they are displaced by rising water. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission advises residents to maintain distance from these animals. Feeding or approaching wild animals is discouraged, as apparent orphaned wildlife may simply have parents nearby. Additionally, manatees may become stranded during rough weather, requiring reporting to wildlife authorities. For any threat posed by alligators, residents can call a designated hotline for assistance.
Big Momma moves towards her nest, made of mud, grass, and debris, to protect her eggs in the Everglades. She lives at the Clyde Butcher Big Cypress Gallery.
Alligators and snakes may be spotted in neighborhoods, parks, or even roadways after major storms, as they are often displaced by rising water.
Residents should not feed or approach wild animals, even those that appear to be orphaned, as a parent might be searching for food.
If an alligator poses a threat to people, pets, or property, residents should call the Nuisance Alligator Hotline to dispatch a licensed trapper.
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