A room in the middle of the house, like a closet, is one of the safer places. Most hotels and area theme parks can direct you to an appropriate place. Florida alligators are unpredictable and quite fast. Do not approach one to get a better look. They may look slow and appear to be sleeping, but they can outrun you.
Alligators feed in the evening, but they can attack at any time of day.
They can be especially attracted to small pets and small children. Florida is home to many species of snakes. Many of them are poisonous, so be careful if you are in a wooded area or wet swampy area. Florida has many different kinds of insects. Some of the spiders can be poisonous, but most of the bugs are harmless.