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Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa
No, Alligators in close contact with humans is not good. Before long they lose their fear of humans and become a hazard to the pets and young children of humans.
Do you realize what you are saying? You think we should tolerate gators in our ponds at the risk of our grandchildren? There are 1.3 MILLION gators in Florida. They don't need to be in close proximity with us. And, it is impossible to clear all of the gators from our ponds and keep them out. We are not "wiping out the species."
If you tolerate gators in close proximity to humans too long, guess who's coming to dinner:
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You are most likely correct Carl. You have posted with logic beyond belief on TOTV. I tend to jump to the defense of nature and probably to much so. I personally like to see the alligators in ponds, and have walked our blind poodle around these ponds for years without incident. I am very aware of Busters distance from the water and stay between him and danger. That said, I have only been here for three years, so if the experts say get rid of all gaters, I will go with that division.