[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by Byte1

The Villages is no place for an alligator. I don't care how they get rid of them, move or kill. They are more dangerous than coyotes, snakes, etc. If you want to live near wildlife, move near a zoo. I've heard of way too many close calls where dogs get too close or people attempting to photograph alligators get too close and put themselves in danger. An alligator can move at something like 35mph for short distances....faster than a golf cart. Look, I love animals but humans can be real stupid and a danger to themselves. There has been instances here in The Villages where folks have opened their front door and found a big alligator blocking their their entrance, or wildlife breaking through their bird cages after their pets. There should not be dangerous wildlife running free in The Villages, period. When villagers are not even smart enough to navigate the roundabouts, you can't expect them to be smart enough to avoid confrontations with alligators.

Survival of the fittest. Conflict between residents and wildlife is extremely rare, but when it happens it is usually when someone is careless. Karma.