Question:
Ed, Ok, so you found that dead panther by a radio collar, right? So why then can't you find live ones by radio and maybe film them in thier natural enviroment and maybe tell about an average day for them. I think if people were more informed about them then maybe they would be more aware and help them survive. What do you think?
- Mary D.

Answer:
Mary, Regarding your latest question, there are not many cats that are collared. Yes, we can easily find the collared cats. However it is better not to disturb them unless it is necessary. The FWC and the Panther Recovery Team are the folks that handle all matters with the Florida Panthers. We assist them when they need to deal with a cat on Seminole land. Education is the key, but even then that sometimes doesn’t help. The Florida Panther has lost its habitat and unless people leave Florida forever, except the Native Americans, I don’t know what the plight of the panther will be.
- Ed Woods

Question:
Shea, Where do you buy those colorful shirts and vests?


Answer:
The Seminole shirts can be purchased in the gift shop at Billie Swamp Safari or the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation.
- Shea Hayley

Question:
Ed, I love this show and am always impressed with your survival skills and knowledge. To what do you attribute this knowledge?
- Dereta H.

Answer:
I was raised in the swamp and learned the skills to survive off the land. The Marine Corp was also instrumental in helping me learn to survive off the land. With the U.S.Marines, I have learned to survive in any type of environment.
- Ed Woods

Question:
Ed, How do you feel when your getting in the water with a 10ft + alligator?
- Isaiah R.

Answer:
It is against all natural instinct to get in the water with an alligator. Discipline is what you need to overcome your fear. The answer to your question is ‘scary moment’. We train for years to accomplish handling alligators safely. Never try this!
- Ed Woods

Question:
What made you want to learn more about animals?
- Leonard M.

Answer:
I grew up in the Green Swamp in Central Florida and I love all of Gods creations. So, after I got out of the Marines, I swore I would find a nice quiet job and live happily ever after. I have done that so far. Working with animals is what I love.
- Ed Woods

Question:
Where do you guys get your colorfull indian style shirts.Thank You!
- Glen H.

Answer:
Because we are located on the Big Cypress Reservation, which is home to the Seminole Tribe of Florida, we buy from local folks we have known for years.
Billie Swamp Safari does sell the Seminole design shirt you are asking about.
- Ed Woods

Question:
What would say is the most venomous snake you have ever handled?
- TessT.

Answer:
The most venomous snake I have ever handled is the Papuan Taipan….from New Guinea. It’s in the cobra family.
- Shea Hayley

Question:
How did a croc end up in Florida?!
- Jennifer I.

Answer:
We have native American Crocs in Florida. There are probably less than 500 in the wild.
The croc we were trying to catch is an escaped Nile Croc – which is not native to here.  This croc was donated to Billie Swamp Safari.
- Ed Woods