Don't just dive into a swimming pool.
There are over a million wild alligators in Florida. These reptiles prefer freshwater habitats like swamps and marshes, but they can also be found in rivers, lakes, and other small bodies of water, like your swimming pool or retention ponds. If you live near an alligator habitat, you may just find an alligator taking a dip in your pool.

Don't Forget Your Antivenom.
Pythons are an invasive species in Florida, so they have no natural predators. Every year, there is the Great Burmese Python Hunt for hunters to go out and kill pythons. If you bring back the largest one, you win a cash prize.
The hunt begins Aug. 5 at 8 a.m. and ends Aug. 14 at 5 p.m. Prizes include $2,500 for the most pythons captured and $1,500 for the longest snake. Last year, the first-prize winner captured 223 pythons, while the $1,500 winner bagged a snake that was more than 15 feet (4.5 meters) long. Snakes must be killed humanely.

Don't forget your umbrella.
It rains just about every day in Florida, so don’t be fooled by that quickly approaching hurricane-level torrential downpour heading your way, because you’re about to witness a weather magic trick. Just pull down your umbrella and give it about 20 minutes to pass through because at the other end is more blue skies.

Don't forget to watch where you walk.
You’ll also want to beware of fire ants. They may look small, but their bites are painful, often leading to swelling and itching. Be careful where you’re putting your belongings in parks or porches, and where you stand on hikes.
The worst thing you could do to a fire ant mound is to step in it accidentally. Be cautious when walking around outdoors, especially in open and sunny areas, which fire ants prefer. Be mindful of low areas near water, such as river banks. If you know there are fire ant nests in a certain area, avoid them as much as possible. Fire ants spread new mounds all the time, and it’s very easy to miss seeing one. Don’t take any chances with dirt that looks soft or fresh.

Wait, the earth opening up? That actually happens pretty often in Florida, and it’s called a sinkhole. A hole suddenly opens up in the ground, able to swallow up a car, house, or even a whole neighborhood.

Don't assume the fish is fresh.
don’t assume that every time you see fish on a menu in Florida, it’s locally sourced and fresh. If it’s not the catch of the day or confirmed to be sourced from the nearby Gulf or Atlantic Ocean, don’t order it. It’s an unspoken rule in Florida: You’re asking for disappointment if you eat anything other than fresh, locally caught fish.

Don't forget the insect repellant.
Florida is also home to a small biting insect called noseeum. These bugs are completely invisible as they fly around in the air and are so small that they can easily go through the holes of a window or porch screen. These reasons and more make packing insect repellent a must.


Don't JayWalk
Pedestrian deaths are significantly higher in Florida than the national average. There are many roads without traffic lights—and even when there are lights, there are often long stretches between them. This leads to people trying to cross six lanes of traffic in the middle of the street.


Although pedestrians in Florida have the right of way, drivers don’t like to yield. If you stop for a pedestrian, the cars behind you will probably start honking their horns. Please stop anyway.

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