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Originally Posted by MrLonzo
If I discover a gator (or other wild animal) in the yard (or house), who should I call? I saw online there a number of animal control companies serving the Villages area. Does TV offer animal control as a public service or do you have to pay for a private firm to come remove the gator (or other animal)?
[hasn't happened yet, but I like to be prepared]
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Like much of the advice you get on here, mine may not be worth reading, but if you are GENUINELY worried about gators and (possibly other wildlife, we are in Florida), call your county, they "may" be more helpful than the villages, but not sure. Our county, Sumter, DOES have an animal control department, but you should check with your county and not go on the fact that our county does. It would seem most counties do, but, "may, might, seems like" are not going to help answer YOUR question. Most wildlife is not interested in hanging around our homes, but sure, it can happen. And you always have those fools who feed the wildlife and, gators can be aggressive in the right circumstances (spring mating season for instance). If you are new here, be sure to take a visit to Gatorland, not only is it a fun day out and away from the "bubble", and a great place to take visitors, but you will learn SO MUCH about gators, Florida, and other Florida wildlife a well. You will leave with a much greater understanding (they explain and educate everything), but your mind will probably be at ease knowing more about these prehistoric like creatures and their habits. And one more thought, this is an unusually dry season ! I'm sure you've noticed some retention ponds are now completely dry. This means some male gators "may" have to travel much further than usual to find the "WOMEN". This "could" mean they get confused and cut across property that would not be their normal routine ! ?