snakes and crocs oh my

[Damien]

are snakes and gators a really big problem in the local lakes in florida. i'm looking to go on a fishing trip to orlando this summer and i don't want to have to make a trip to the hospital as well.

[Kodiak Zach]

All depends on where you plan to fish? if it's the Everglades, yes....   ;D

[ElGuapo]

I'd plan on seeing a snake or gator but I wouldnt worry about getting hurt by one. Watch where you step on shore and dont steal any gator eggs and you'll be fine.

[BassinBoy]

Looks like they gave you some pretty good advice!  

[garry77]

You won't have any problems.Usually if you leave them alone they leave you alone.Some of the younger ones will chase a topwater sometimes though.Or just about anything else you throw on top of them.

[Damien]

i plan to fish lake bryant, i here there is some good fish in there and it is really close to the hotel i will be fishing, and yea i will be shore fishing.

[Micro]

If you see one that is yawning at you, don't kiss him goodnight.

[kreed]

If you see one that is yawning at you, don't kiss him goodnight.

hahaha, that is some of the best advice I've ever heard!

[fishinfiend]

if you are fishing from a boat gators are not a problem unless they go after a fish you have on the line. Watch out for snakes near the trees as they may fall into the boat. On land I would watch out for both VERY CAREFULLY

[Wayne P.]

The little gators like plastic worms

[JayW]

Well, I was born and raised in Central Florida and I've never been bit by a snake or a Alligator. Unless you go walking into a swamp or try to mess with them... they aren't looking to bother you!

Here's another Florida native to watch out for...

Pygmy Rattler. I saw this one while out on a walk in a Kissimmee swamp area. Only one I've ever seen in the wild that I can recall in my 37 yrs of being here.

Also... if you see some Gators doing this... don't bother them!

They started fighting right after I snapped this shot! They weren't concerned with me though. I'd still show them some respect though.

[bocabasser]

All depends on where you plan to fish? if it's the Everglades, yes.... ;D

absolutely incorrect. been fishing the glades for 30 years and never had a problem. you will see many gators and maybe see a snake or two, but they will not mess with you if you don't mess with them.