What do I do when I encounter these different Animals?

Question

I'm becoming more of an out door person, and want good/serious answers/advice...Tell me if you have encountered and what happened...

Have these animals every killed someone? Do I run? Act little? Hide? Climb a tree? or is death the only outcome if I encounter?

snake:
bear:
big cats:
skunk:
deer:
alligator:
Other dangerous animals:

I get scared in the woods alone...and want to be prepared!
Thanks!

Answer 1

1)snake=slowly walk way backwards ,they tend to warn before they strike anyway except vipers who are lazy and don`t get out of the way ,people end up stepping on them and get struck-

2)bear = run down hill if it looks aggressive their front legs are shorter and they must side step to go down a steep hill,up hill they are very fast.

3) big cats=look them right in the eye ,never loose eye contact don' t wear a hat ,and make as if you move towards them they will get intimidated and move backwards(i used to work with lions at one time)

4)skunk =turn around and look away ,don`t look in their eyes pretend you have not seen it ,when they get scared ,they spray the smell

5)deer=stand very still and lower your eyes ,they are totally harmless .except for a moose in mating season then run for your life and zig zag between close growing trees

6)Alligator =just keep away from the edge of the water ,they can leap out the length of their bodies ,with a mighty push f their tails .
on land they are very slow and you can easily our run them.just keep about 5 to 10 meters distance

Alligators ,venomousness snakes ,and Bears have killed people ,but usually it was the peoples fault ,

Because they got between 2 mating bears

Stepped on a snake because they did not look where they put their feet
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Or went in to the water or too close to the edge ,in Alligator territory

And it must be very rare that an American cougar killed anybody ,probably because the person was hunting it

African lions is something else,In Ghana they regularly kill people because the people have killed all their food and they are hungry

And it was/is quite usual in Africa to dispose of enemies by feeding them to the crocodiles

The animal that has killed the most people is the Hippo,they are very territorial and they have lost the greater parts of their habitat due to drought,rivers drying up and human settlements invading their territory

Answer 2

Of the animals that you listed, I have never known of a skunk killing a person, although I imagine that to be very possible if the person got the blast right into the face (and, therefore, into the lungs). Never go near an injured deer. They are not like Bambi. They have sharp hooves that they use as weapons. The bear, big cats and alligator can all outrun you (the alligator slows down after about 30 yards but that is a longer distance than you imagine because you have lost valuable time in reacting). The deer will normally shy away from you unless it is hurt. Big cats look at you as food. They also climb trees. Bears are territorial and mean. If you get between a momma bear and her cub, you are in deep trouble so if you see a small bear, look for and follow any good path away from it. Bears can also climb trees to any height that you, as a non-climber can do in the same time frame. Some snakes are poisonous. Can you identify the snake moving through the brush next to you?

If you are going to hike in the woods, I would first check with the county agriculture office to find out what animals to expect in those woods. I would also recommend that you never hike alone. A second person may be needed to request help. Bring your cell phone but realize that many woods are not within hailing distance of a tower. If it is allowed in your area, carry a firearm and learn how to shoot. If you are attacked by a cougar (mountain lion), killing it is your only defense. In addition, the sound of a shot goes a long distance and the noise can direct rescuers to you.

Answer 3

Snakes will not attack you unless you startle them.

Alligators are usually only dangerous to humas if people have been feeding them. Otherwise they generally are wary of people.

Deer are usually harmless unless they are rutting. Then they may attack out of the blue even if unprovoked. More people are killed by deer than by bear in a year but don't fear. Keep your distance dear, ya hear?


Big cats are psychotic! Stay away unless you are well armed.

I would be more concerned with ticks. They can make you very sick.

rabid raccoons are very friendly and will walk right up to you. Avoid friendly raccoons.

Prairie dogs can carry the plague.

Skunks won't really harm you but your nose might think otherwise.

Psychopathic people are probably the most dangerous mammal you will encounter in the wild.

Put all these factors together and you will find out that it is still safe to enjoy the great outdoors.

Don't be get paranoid, just be aware and enjoy!

Answer 4

Snakes are no problem, even rattlers. You just have to pay attention and keep your eyes peeled. You're not food to them so they don't want to waste venom on you.

I made the mistake of yelling at a bear once and lived to tell the tale. The only ones you really need to worry about are grizzlies, injured bears, or moms defending cubs.

Big cats: Don't hike or bike alone in mountain lion country. Generally they leave you alone but human populations encroaching into their habitat has prompted more serious incidents in the last 10 years or so. They are magnificent creatures, though.

Skunks: If you see one doing a handstand, run. They can get you if you're within about 18 feet. The smell can travel half a mile. But you'd have to be messing with them in some fashion to provoke that reaction.

Deer: beautiful animals to behold and watch in motion. They'll chew your garden down to next to nothing but won't hurt you or yours.

Alligators: Not much experience there, but if you're swimming or boating in waters where they're present, you might want a spotter to keep on eye on their whereabouts.

Don't be scared in the woods. There are so many awesome treasures there. Relax, and enjoy.

Answer 5

Your local DNR agent should be willing to help you. Since you are a beginner like myself, I can tell you how I am learning.I go to the nature centers in the state parks in my area and go on their nature hikes . The rangers are full of information. Have fun.

Answer 6

I should move to Britain if I were you, we only have foxes, squirrels, deer, and badgers in the woods in Cornwall, England where I live, nothing really dangerous.

Answer 7

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