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It is illegal to intentionally feed a wild alligator.

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Added: 2026/3/18

The Law

This is a highly enforced and necessary law to prevent alligators from associating humans with food. When gators lose their natural fear of people, they become a deadly threat and usually have to be euthanized. Tossing a marshmallow to a swamp puppy can land you with a $500 fine and jail time.

Source & Citation

Code/Statute: Florida Statutes § 379.4015
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

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