Well, I had been in contact with officials and groundtroops at my local state park regarding the DEP open-carry issue. They all seem to have received the change of policy and were pretty supportive of the matter. Anyways, here is what happened this past Saturday:
I wrangled all my fishing gear together for a short trip and decided to strap on my Rossi .357 for the duration. I got to the location, began fishing and after about 15 worms and barely anything to show for it, I decided to head back to my car and try a new location. As I'm walking down a narrow 2ft wide path about the same distance from this creek, I approach the bridge where my car is parked and hear someone yell "Stop! There is an alligator about 20feet in front of you!"
I immediately put my fishing pole in my weak hand and unsnapped and placed my palm on my sidearm. "Am I clear to sprint by safely?" (my car is about 30 yards away). I hear back "I think so". I poke my head around the curve, still nothing. I swiftly move to my car and from that angle, I can see it. Thankfully somebody was there, otherwise I would have been walking blind into a bad situation. Walking within 10 feet of a 12-13 foot (est.) gator was a little unnerving.
I tell ya though, I felt better knowing I had some form of defense, though .357hp from a snubby might not have done much to that alligator. Sorry, the picture doesn't do it justice, but i didnt dare move any closer.
+1 for preparedness 
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I know it sounds funny but that is just the way it happened. I doubt that the snake knew what a gun was but it was quite a coincidence. 