The Louisiana State Department of Fish and Wildlife is
advising hikers, hunters, fishermen, and golfers to take
extra precautions and keep alert for alligators while
in St. Tammany, Jefferson & Orleans Parish.
They advise people to wear noise-producing devices such
as "little bells" on their clothing to alert,
but not startle the alligators, unexpectedly.
They also advise the carrying of "pepper spray" in
case of an encounter with an alligator. It's also a good
idea to watch for fresh signs of alligator activity and
be able to recognize the difference between young alligator
and adult alligator droppings.
Young alligator droppings are small, contain fish bones
and possibly bird feathers.
Adult alligators droppings have little bells in them and
smell like pepper.
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