Wildlife officials say you should stay 50 feet away.
Alligators are very quick over a short distances, but they cannot run for long.
If one starts coming toward you move in the opposite direction fast.
Do not try to interact with an alligator in any way.
They very rarely eat a human, but one could bite your arm or leg off easily.
Mother alligators are also fierce defenders of their young, so you should not get anywhere close to small alligators.
Do not get in the water if you see an alligator in the water.
Alligators along a river bank are basking in the sun.
As long as you stay 50 feet or more away, they probably will not notice you and will not be a danger.