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07-10-2008, 06:56 PM
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Re: Rats and Alligators
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Originally Posted by travel
We have a gator or two in the pond behind our home (Virginia Trace), one being at least 10 feet long. At first I was really scared about them, but we do have a retaining wall and fence, and the gators seem to just want to swim and occasionally sun themselves. Neither has left the shore of the pond.
However, when they visit, the birds and ducks won't wade into the waters - that's how we know they're around. I now enjoy seeing all of the wildlife, including the two gators, whom we've named RJ and Ali Gator. And our guests always look for them when they visit.
Mr & Mrs Travel and Ali Gator |
That is quite an.....arresting picture....I am a yankee and stupid as H...., but is that safe...I mean being so close???? 
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