Daily Survival Guide

How to Fend Off an Alligator
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1. Tap of punch the alligator on the snout or behind the ears to make it back away.
   Alligators will often back off when tapped in these areas.


2. If you are attacked, go for the eyes and nose.
   Use any weapon you have, or your fist.


3. If its jaws are closed on something you want to remove (for example, a limb), again tap or punch it on the snout.


4. Seek medical attention immediately, even for a small cut or bruise.
   Alligators have a huge number of pathogens in their mouths.