Alligators at Everglades rec pond

[glmlr2491]

Yesterday afternoon while on the walking path at the Everglades rec center, 3 alligators were observed along the south side of the pond used for the RC boats. One was about 5 ft long on the bank and two others about 3-4 foot long in the water not far from shore.

[rjn5656]

Your point. Not unusual for alligators in our ponds.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

If you're looking at fresh water in Florida there are probably alligators in it.

[xcaligirl]

When I first moved to Florida, I was told to just assume there is at least one alligator in each pond.

[bluedivergirl]

The ones you describe are little guys. Its almost mating season. Wait 'til you hear a 10 foot big boy bellow for some lovin'.

Honestly, they were here first. Leave them alone, they will leave you alone.

[JoMar]

The ones you describe are little guys. Its almost mating season. Wait 'til you hear a 10 foot big boy bellow for some lovin'.

Honestly, they were here first. Leave them alone, they will leave you alone.

Just don't walk fluffy close to the pond :)

[punkpup]

Gators, in a body of fresh water in Florida!?!?!? What a concept LOL.

Sorry, I don’t mean to be snarky.

And no, I DEFINITELY won’t be walking my fur babies ANYWHERE near any body of water!

[bmit16]

Another astute observation from a TOTV member!

[dennisgavin]

you ain't seen nothin yet!

[nomorewinters]

Everglades rec center, 3 alligators Makes sense to to me!!

[MoNonnon]

Coming from up North, I always look to see any....from a distance, of course. Amazing creatures!

[Coffee Lover]

We were amazed and alarmed when we first moved here and saw them here and there. Even had one on our driveway; he went on his merry old way down the storm drain.

[JanetMM]

Yesterday afternoon while on the walking path at the Everglades rec center, 3 alligators were observed along the south side of the pond used for the RC boats. One was about 5 ft long on the bank and two others about 3-4 foot long in the water not far from shore.

Quite cool huh?! From up north a couple of years ago and still enjoy seeing gator, from a distance of course. Thanks for sharing!

[stan the man]

Yesterday afternoon while on the walking path at the Everglades rec center, 3 alligators were observed along the south side of the pond used for the RC boats. One was about 5 ft long on the bank and two others about 3-4 foot long in the water not far from shore.

And I saw four large snakes

[MollyJo]

When I see a pond, I imagine no less than 300 alligators ������ in it! I can’t understand why houses are built around these ponds/lakes.
#NOthankyou

[Chatbrat]

And you pay premium for a water view, haven't lived to yo find a big gator on top of your a/c condensor

[John_W]

https://usercontent1.hubstatic.com/11808998_f520.jpg

https://s.abcnews.com/images/US/HT_Alligator_Door1_MEM_160503_16x9_992.jpg

[Fred2016]

You are in Florida. If there is water you will find alligators

[PaulUnderwood]

Wait till you see one in your putting line like we had at Bacall

[regas56]

Looks like a gimmie AND a lost ball on the same stroke..:)

[Spalumbos62]

You dont need to be nasty, she was just alerting people. Men who think sarcasm, for a quick laugh, are so unattractive.

[Daddymac]

Your right on top of things

[wendyquat]

A few weeks ago my husband and I were traveling south on 441 when my husband said, “Is that a little kid playing in that pond?” He was referring to the pond behind the hotel that used to be a Holiday Inn near the Spanish Springs entrance. We did a u-turn as soon as we could and drove back where we could see a small boy about 3 or 4 years old stomping around in the shallows while being watched by a couple sitting several yards away up on the grass behind the hotel. I, breathlessly by then, said, “Did y’all know there are gators in that pond?” The man said, “Yes mam we know all about gators, they’re not bothering any of the ducks so I think it’s ok for him to play.” I reminded them of the small child at Disney a few years ago and how fast he was taken. About that time the little boy walked over to the couple, pulled off his boot and poured the water over their heads! We left!

[Velvet]

You need a license for many things but having kids isn’t one of them.