An alligator making a meal out of a turtle is not out of the ordinary, because turtles are common prey for large reptiles to feed on, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Adult alligators are known for being “opportunistic feeders,” according to the FWC’s website.
They will eat turtles, snakes, small mammals, birds, fish and sometimes smaller alligators.
A woman in Florida recently captured several images of a large alligator devouring a smaller version of itself.
She said the moment left her “creeped out,” but she went on with her run, being sure to warn others about the gator that was lurking around the bend.
The FWC has a variety of safety tools and tips on its website for those who find themselves in the presence of a nuisance alligator.
“Alligators less than 4 feet in length are not large enough to be dangerous to people or pets, unless handled,” says the FWC’s website.
“You should never handle an alligator, even a small one, because alligator bites can result in serious infection and it’s illegal.”
It also says, “If there’s an alligator under 4 feet in your swimming pool, on your porch or in a similar situation, call the Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286).”
Fox News Digital reached out to the FWC and Casey Yarbrough for comment.
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