Florida is a great place to live if you're planning to move here there's certain things
that you should never ever do in florida though here are my top 10 of what not to do in florida
number one don't assume that there are no alligators in every body of fresh water in
florida alligators can be found in lakes and other bodies of water in florida the rule of thumb is
expect at least one alligator per lake the bigger the lake the likelier it is that many alligators
are calling it their home though alligator attacks are not common be cautious in and around lakes
as attacks do occur and this goes without saying do not feed the alligators number two
lightning do not seek shelter in an open field metal structure or under a tree florida is known
as the lightning capital of the US we have a lot of thunderstorms in the summer and chances are
you will get caught in one of them while being outside if you're caught in a lightning storm
you will want to get inside as quickly as possible if you can't get indoors you do not want to be in
an open field or seek shelter under a tree metal structure a body of water or other tall objects
instead find a low point and get down crouch down as low as possible number three don't go outside
without sunscreen so florida is situated closer to the equator than many other states in the US
which makes florida sun very strong even during the winter days if you're going to be outdoors
do not forget to put on sunscreen you will want to protect your skin from the rays as sun damage can
occur fast even on cloudy days so skin experts recommend sunscreen that is at least 30 SPF in
broad spectrum which protects the skin from both UVA and UVB rays number four don't just visit the
beaches or the theme parks so florida has so much more to offer than just the beautiful beaches and
theme parks explore one of the thousands of hiking and biking trails take a trip to the everglades
swim with manatees in crystal river visit the Dali Museum in St. pPetersburg or for some history
stay in St. Augustine the nation's oldest continuously inhabited city
so there's so many other things to take advantage of depending on where you're planning to stay or
move to so do your research and go explore number five don't step on a fire ant hill
a fire ant mount is a little hill that can exist in lawns and other types of properties that are
generally in open and sunny areas these mounds can easily be mistaken for dirt when stepped
on the fire ants will rise to the top and bite anything nearby my friend actually told me about
that whenI first moved here but quite honestly I didn't believe how mean these tiny little ants
can actually be until one day I was walking my dog and I actually stepped in one of those ant health
immediately the ants came storming to the top of the hill and crawled right up my foot I got
bitten several times because I had sandals on since then I've been so cautious because the
bites are actually quite painful so watch out and also take care of your children and small
animals animals can actually die for too many amp bites number six don't walk your pets on hot
outdoor surfaces so the outside temperature is not always reflective of the temperature of the ground
be careful when walking your pet on hot surfaces during the warm weather according to a study
published in the journal of the American Medical Association at 86 degrees Fahrenheit the asphalt
temperature rises to 135 degrees at 87 degrees the asphalt temperature is about 143 degrees so your
dog will not be able to tell you that it's too hot it is recommended you test the surface with your
own hands by placing the back of your hand on the surface for seven seconds if it's too hot for you
it will be too hot for your pet number seven don't leave your animals or children in a parked car
even in the winter it is easy to underestimate how hot it can get in a car when the outside
temperature seems to be not so bad so for example in 78 degree weather a car in direct sunlight
can get to be over 100 degrees very fast staying in a hot car even for a few minutes can lead to
heat stroke and death it is also against the law just so you know to leave your child under the
age of six in a vehicle for more than 15 minutes number eight don't forget to hydrate drink lots
of water especially in the summer florida is one of the hottest and most humid states in the us
so it's easy to forget to drink water when going to the beach and otherwise enjoying
the outdoors but staying hydrated is one of the most important things you can do to stay happy
and healthy in the florida climate experts tell us not to wait to drink water until we feel thirsty
I typically drink about eight glasses of water a day you can look up how much water you should
be drinking which will depend on your weight and your height number nine don't go to the everglades
in the summer if you don't like mosquitoes the everglades is a 1.5 million acre wetland in the
southern part of florida and a must visit if you enjoy wildlife seeing birds alligators and other
species in the wilderness but if you're allergic to mosquitoes or just dislike them in general
then you will not want to visit the everglades in the summer the summers in florida are very rainy
mosquitoes breed and still standing water and can become a real nuisance in the summer
especially in the everglades their active breeding season is may through september which is the worst
month to visit the everglades number 10 don't forget to learn the florida hurricane procedures
the official hurricane season starts from June 1st to November 30th but the peak is
typically from august through october with the worst months being september a hurricane will
brush through florida every few years so you will want to learn hurricane safety procedures
before one actually comes along depending on how bad a hurricane is predicted to be
you may have to board up your windows so even find shelter in a structurally sound place
the more you know what to do beforehand the better prepared you will be when you're faced with the
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