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Due to the current high water, the South Carolina Departments of Wildlife and Fisheries are advising hunters, fishermen, hikers, and golfers to take extra precautions and keep alert for alligators in all coastal and low lying areas, and in and around coastal waters and reservoirs in South Carolina.
They have advised people to wear noise-producing devices such as little bells on their clothing as 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 is also a good idea to watch for fresh signs of alligator activity.
People should recognize the difference between small young alligator droppings and large adult alligator droppings.
Young alligator droppings are smaller and contain fish bones and possibly bird feathers.
Adult alligator droppings have little bells in them and smell like pepper spray.
They have advised people to wear noise-producing devices such as little bells on their clothing as 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 is also a good idea to watch for fresh signs of alligator activity.
People should recognize the difference between small young alligator droppings and large adult alligator droppings.
Young alligator droppings are smaller and contain fish bones and possibly bird feathers.
Adult alligator droppings have little bells in them and smell like pepper spray.
