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Originally Posted by fcgiii
We live on a large pond near lake Deaton. We have several alligators that frequent our pond. We have given them names. Sometimes they sun themselves on the banks around the pond. Most of the time they just slowly swim about. They don't bother anyone. The numerous fishermen that frequent the pond keep an eye out and move if they come near, which is rare. The only violence we have ever seen was when one caught a fish. They were here when the Villages was a dream and will be here when it decays into ruin.
Do.net fear the gators. Enjoy them.
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Gators in ponds are fun to see. - the problem becomes when the Gator gets over 4 ft. The villages is a highly populated area with both humans and dogs. A person or even a medium-sized dog could POSSIBLY fight off a 4 ft alligator. But, IF the Villages BRASS allows gators bigger than 4 ft , they are just saying, "We don't mind LOSING a few dogs each year and maybe an arm or two".
........People can see LARGE gators at State and Federal wildlife areas or on a river canoe trip. Allowing BIG gators within the Village's boundaries is UNCONSIONABLE.
..........Maybe the residents would like The Villages to stock some nice, CUTE freshwater SHARKS (they exist) in our LAKES also!