MUSIC CREDITS:
TRACK 1
Music: Hope by Ambyion & GalaxyTones
Stream/Download: hypeddit.com/galaxytones/hopewambyion
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
TRACK 2
Music: "Sea Chill Ambient" by DRyabchenkoMusic
Licensed through Pond5
Are you afraid of spiders? Well that's just too bad because this episode is stuffed with them. It was filmed before the influx of fall migration birds thus you won't see any new bird faces, but there was no shortage of insects and spiders etc.
Speaking of spiders, this episode's "host" Jumping Spider was filmed...almost upside down, under a handrail. Keep that in mind as you watch him stumble away. The scorpions were filmed last year but I didn't see a way to use the footage until now. I didn't see them again this year.
Special thanks to Photographer "Ryan S." for pointing out the Grizzled Mantis! They are ridiculously hard to find. If you do find one in the park please leave it where you found it.
As always, many thanks to the park rangers. Keeping people and animals safe can be challenging. Also thanks to the photographers and visitors who share their stories, experiences and love of wildlife.
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For those new to the park, here are some things to consider;
Do not approach the waters edge and watch your step always.
Leave the pets at home (service animals only).
Do not feed or harass the animals. Don't leave things they can eat.
Carry your trash to the bins (you'll save money with reusable water bottles)
Before you start your car, ask your self, "Am I forgetting something?". We have TONS of sunglasses.
Do not pick up animals like snakes without a permit (check with Park Rangers).
No fishing.
Don't let toddlers wander out of your sight! The park has many hazards, not just alligators.