How is the wildlife? I’m getting the distinct impression that I shouldn’t feed the gators…
Ignoring them, how’s the rest of it? Tame? A little too used to people? I’m thinking of life in Pennsylvania–the urban areas, mind you–where squirrels and deer freely walk up to people. It’s freaky, but doable once you’ve adjusted. Do we need to concern ourselves with lizards sneaking up to our porch? Do they bite? What’s the deal with armadillos? (I’m not sure I’ve ever seen one outside of an encyclopedia.) Should I get a pair of roach-stomping shoes?
Will y’all hush up about the bugs! I’m in Florida right now {looks up, looks down, looks all around} and I don’t see any bugs. Well, not so many that I would call it the defining characteristic of my state.
You don’t see a lot of armadillos. We live a little bit out in the country, and I’ve seen foxes and rabbits and turtles. I’ve seen deer at my son’s Boy Scout camping site.
Basically, don’t bother them, and they won’t bother you. (Unless you’re driving and you see a turtle crossing the road. Then stop and help the poor thing cross.)
The lizards aren’t Gila Monsters. They’re about 5-6 inches long, and they eat bugs, so don’t kill them.
Wildlife-wise, it’s mostly squirrels, ducks, possums, and raccoons. They are mostly used to people, and will walk right up to you if they think you’re interesting. Except the possums – they don’t like people. Watch the raccoons, though; they are rabies carriers and can be aggressive. The lizards are a non-issue.
As to the armadillos, I see at least one a week, but that varies depending on where you live. Also, get used to seeing the first robins of fall.
