Alligator Behavior and Safety Tips

The video discusses encounters with 10-foot gators in Florida, highlighting their size and potential danger. It shares personal experiences of logging on the Swan River and the challenges posed by gators. The video also covers gator behavior, including their feeding habits and safety tips for avoiding attacks. It concludes with advice on diving safety in gator habitats, emphasizing that gators are less likely to hunt underwater.

What is the approximate size of the alligator mentioned in the introduction?

• 5 feet

• 10 feet

• 15 feet

• 20 feet

Where did the encounter with the large alligator take place?

• Nile River

• Swan River

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

What behavior do some locals exhibit towards alligators?

• They avoid them completely

• They feed them

• They capture them

• They swim with them

What did a woman do to escape an alligator attack?

• Poked its eye

• Used a stick

• Called for help

• Ran away quickly

What is the main reason people feed alligators?

• To tame them

• For entertainment

• To help them grow

• To keep them away

What is the likelihood of an alligator attacking a diver underwater?

• Certain

• Low

• Moderate

• Very high

Why are alligators less likely to hunt underwater?

• They can't swim well

• They rest and digest food

• They are afraid of water

• They can't see underwater

What is a common misconception about alligator behavior?

• They are afraid of humans

• They hunt while resting

• They only hunt on land

• They are always aggressive

What advice is given regarding swimming with large alligators?

• Use protective gear

• Only swim during the day

• Avoid it completely

• It's safe if you're careful

What should you do if you see a large alligator in the water?

• Call animal control

• Swim closer to observe

• Stay out of the water

• Feed it to distract