![]() ![]() Bull Sharks, stingrays, scorpionfish and lionfish can do damage to both humans and their pets.įloridian Bugs and Insects That Are Dangerous To Pets Other Ocean Creatures - Note that there are more dangerous animals in Florida for dogs who are allowed to swim in the ocean.Urchins can also sting your pet on the beach. Don't let your pet play with jellyfish on a beach, even if they appear to be dead. Box Jellyfish - Painful, dangerous stings from local box jellyfish, lion's man, and man-of-war jellyfish may make your dog violently ill.American Crocodile and American Alligator - These living dinosaurs are dangerous for humans to hang around, and they're certainly dangerous for pets too.Coyotes - Coyotes have been known to attack small dogs, but typically can be hazed away fairly easily.Weighing more than 150 pounds, they're likely going to out-class your dog. Wild Hogs - Feral pigs typically travel in family groups and can be very intimidating.Living in southern Florida, this state animal is known to attack pets and livestock several times every year. Florida Panther - This graceful North American cougar was also once considered endangered, but is a little less peaceful than the black bear.Florida Black Bear - At one point an endangered species, these local bears are typically quiet and shy, but they can seriously hurt pets and humans when fighting for food or defending their cubs.Sometimes, they will "dry bite" without injecting venom, but it's best to assume that the bite was poisonous and get your pet medical attention immediately. Copperheads - Copperheads, which are typically brownish tan, have a very painful bite that's typically less life-threatening than rattlesnakes.While it's small, the venom still packs a punch! Its rattle sounds like a quiet buzzing insect, and it's known to protect itself. Pigmy Rattlesnakes - This small, thick rattlesnake is found in lowland prairies as well as along the borders of freshwater ponds, lakes and swamps. ![]() Eastern Timber Rattlesnakes - Another type of rattler, this large snake has a reddish-brown stripe down its back and camouflages easily with its surroundings in pine flatwoods.It doesn't necessarily rattle before it strikes. That's often several feet! It tends to prefer pine flatwoods. Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes - Named "diamondback" for the unique pattern on its back, this massive snake can strike up to two-thirds of its body length.Serious symptoms can occur within an hour, and fatal symptoms can appear in less than 24 hours. They can be found near swamps, streams, creeks and lakes, but rarely slither up trees. Water Moccasins (Cottonmouth) - These water-loving snakes are typically brown, black or yellow, and primarily forage after dark.Coral Snakes - An elusive, burrowing, red-and-yellow snake that happens to be one of the most poisonous animals in Florida, the coral snake has a powerful neurotoxin that can cause respiratory failure over the span of about 18 hours.Geckos and Skinks - While they're not exactly considered dangerous Floridian wildlife for the average human, many different types of geckos and skinks carry a parasitic liver fluke that can cause horrible gut issues for cats.Again, flush the area with running water while avoiding pushing the toxin to the back of the pet's throat. It secretes a white ooze behind its eyes that's highly toxic and can cause permanent neurological damage when ingested. Colorado River Toads - This toad is similar to the cane toad, though the cane toad is not a native species and incilius alvarius is.Try to make sure the dog doesn't swallow the water. If they come into contact, immediately flush the area with running water as much as possible for about 15 minutes. Be extra cautious while letting your dog play outside after a harsh rain. Dogs and animals that play with them or lick them can be dead in minutes. Frogs dangerous to dogs obviously don't bite or sting but have a toxin in their skin. Cane Toads - Also known as bufo toads, they are the most dangerous frogs for dogs in Florida.The Most Dangerous Animals in Florida for Pets The first step of prevention is awareness, so we're going to talk about the most dangerous wildlife in Florida for your pets. We love the wildlife of our state, but many pet owners who are new to the area aren't aware of the variety of weird flora and fauna their dog or cat might dig up in a Floridian backyard. From crocodiles to caterpillars, there are a lot of pet dangers in Florida. ![]()
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