I just saw a bobcat at SSR!

[Liljam]

My husband saw what we are pretty sure was a Florida Panther at THV last time we were there. We were kind of scared to go down to the walkway after he spotted it too because it was hanging out right by our villa.

 

[JimMIA]

My husband saw what we are pretty sure was a Florida Panther at THV last time we were there. We were kind of scared to go down to the walkway after he spotted it too because it was hanging out right by our villa.

Unlike their cousins out west, Florida Panthers will not bother you. Their natural prey is deer and wild pigs. When they spot or smell you, they'll leave. Just don't leave your goats, chickens, cattle, etc outside your villa at night!

 

[JaxDisneyFans]

We see otters nearly ever time we visit SSR, but never a bobcat. However I have see bobcats in my backyard several times over the years.

 

[thebigman65]

Man!....now i'm ticked......we have to use extra points for a Savanna View to see wildlife!!

 

[disneyishome]

We didn't see any bobcats, but we did see 4 deer in that same area last Thursday night.

 

[Sammie]

We have seen more wildlife at OKW and SSR than any Disney resort.

 

[skelooch]

What I saw at BCV must have been a Florida Panther, because it definitely had a long tail, and someone said Bobcats have short tails.
Speaking of wildlife has anyone seen the gator at BCV lately, it's been about a year and a half since I have seen it, wondering if it is still there.

 

[Dizny Dad]

We have seen more wildlife at OKW and SSR than any Disney resort.

Us, too! Plaid shorts, striped shirt, boonie hat, sunglasses, boney knees and purple crocs. . . . . . generally with refillable mug in hand and surrounded by two small creatures dressed in a similar nature. They generally won't attack you, but can be bothersome if close to you in line.

 

[dbs1228]

Us, too! Plaid shorts, striped shirt, boonie hat, sunglasses, boney knees and purple crocs. . . . . . generally with refillable mug in hand and surrounded by two small creatures dressed in a similar nature. They generally won't attack you, but can be bothersome if close to you in line.

 

[Mad4Mickey]

You know how they have part of the path closed between SSR and DTD after dusk??? Well I admit I cheated and walked through there a time or two but the trip in Jan of this year I met a little friend on the trail he or she was there looking for its dinner . I just froze and let it go about its business of trying to hide from me . I went again in April and you can bet that I did not ue that part of the path at night

 

[bobbiwoz]

Lucky you! Now I will wake up very early when we're at the treehouse next month. How exciting! I'm also hoping to get a glimpse of the otters!

Bobbi

 

[minnierealtor]

DH and I were walking early one morning on the cart trails toward OKW in May and saw a short, squat cat creature. It had a short tail, pointed ears and light brown. It saw us and went into the woods. My DH talked with a Disney employee later that day on the golf course (Director of Operations at one of the resorts). He said that Bobcats are on property but guests generally don't see them because they are nocturnal, mostly.

 

[Sammie]

Everyone just be careful enjoying the wildlife.

A man was bitten near the pool of the JW Marriott Grande Lakes resort by a cottonmouth. The same type of the snake that bit the little boy at CBR.

Just a reminder that even though this was not at Disney, there are snakes at Disney and DVC resorts and please be careful. Keep your little ones out of the shrubs.

 

[JimMIA]

Everyone just be careful enjoying the wildlife.

A man was bitten near the pool of the JW Marriott Grande Lakes resort by a cottonmouth. The same type of the snake that bit the little boy at CBR.

Just a reminder that even though this was not at Disney, there are snakes at Disney and DVC resorts and please be careful. Keep your little ones out of the shrubs.

...and away from the water's edge. They like to lay in the sun right next to the water and are often difficult to see even when they're in plain view.

Cottonmouths -- like most water snakes -- rarely flee and will bite if you get too close. Most of the snakebites we see are on the fingers.

There are occasional snakebites at WDW, usually right next to water.

If there is a bite, leave the snake alone! If you can get a picture of it safely, that's helpful, but really not necessary (the antivenin is the same for any pit viper, regardless of species).

The first aid for a snake bite is:

• Move the patient to a position of safety, if necessary
• Obviously, call 9-1-1 as soon as the patient is moved to safety
• Keep the patient calm
• Keep the site of the bite lower than the heart if possible
• Irrigate the site profusely and continuously with water.
• If the bite is on an arm or leg, remove any jewelry or anything constricting from that extremity
• Do NOTHING else -- wait for EMS.

 

[JimMIA]

One other thing. Venomous snakebites are very painful, but -- contrary to popular opinion -- they are rarely life-threatening.

 

[Dizny Dad]

One other thing. Venomous snakebites are very painful, but -- contrary to popular opinion -- they are rarely life-threatening.

Not life-threatening, huh; well then, could I at least get some Fast Passes out of it?

 

[JimMIA]

Not life-threatening, huh; well then, could I at least get some Fast Passes out of it?

Trust me...it would NOT be a good exchange!

 

[Halle]

I was thinking this was a pool construction thread!!! Bobcat -- you know - one of those mini bulldozers.

Me too!

 

[toocherie]

WHY are there always snake posts right before I'm going to WDW?????

 

[JimMIA]

WHY are there always snake posts right before I'm going to WDW?????

Because you're going and we're NOT!