Don't feed the wildlife

[pearlsam]

I live on one of the ponds near the Ashland postal facility and we have a very large alligator who has taken up residence here. I am told someone is feeding it and put it in grave danger. If it becomes used to human interaction, it will become dangerous and be removed or killed. Please do not feed any wildlife.

[karostay]

If its over 6' it will be euthanized Fla law

[DeanFL]

If its over 6' it will be euthanized Fla law



.....WAIT, WHAT???....


you mean the gator or the person feeding it?

[photo1902]

Actually it's generally 4' or larger.

Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program | FWC (https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/alligator/snap/)

[anothersteve]

Actually it's generally 4' or larger.

Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program | FWC (https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/alligator/snap/)

Trapping, not killing.

"Persons with concerns about an alligator may call our toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286). When someone concerned about an alligator calls the Nuisance Alligator Hotline, we will dispatch one of our contracted nuisance alligator trappers to resolve the situation. Generally, an alligator may be deemed a nuisance if it is at least four feet in length and the caller believes it poses a threat to people, pets or property.

SNAP uses contracted nuisance alligator trappers throughout the state to remove alligators from locations where they are unwanted or unwelcome. If a complaint meets the qualifying criteria, SNAP will issue a permit to a contracted nuisance alligator trapper authorizing the removal of the animal."

Steve

[photo1902]

Trapping, not killing.

"Persons with concerns about an alligator may call our toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286). When someone concerned about an alligator calls the Nuisance Alligator Hotline, we will dispatch one of our contracted nuisance alligator trappers to resolve the situation. Generally, an alligator may be deemed a nuisance if it is at least four feet in length and the caller believes it poses a threat to people, pets or property.

SNAP uses contracted nuisance alligator trappers throughout the state to remove alligators from locations where they are unwanted or unwelcome. If a complaint meets the qualifying criteria, SNAP will issue a permit to a contracted nuisance alligator trapper authorizing the removal of the animal."

Steve
They are euthanized. Not relocated.

[LuvtheVillages]

Trapping, not killing.

"Persons with concerns about an alligator may call our toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286). When someone concerned about an alligator calls the Nuisance Alligator Hotline, we will dispatch one of our contracted nuisance alligator trappers to resolve the situation. Generally, an alligator may be deemed a nuisance if it is at least four feet in length and the caller believes it poses a threat to people, pets or property.

SNAP uses contracted nuisance alligator trappers throughout the state to remove alligators from locations where they are unwanted or unwelcome. If a complaint meets the qualifying criteria, SNAP will issue a permit to a contracted nuisance alligator trapper authorizing the removal of the animal."

Steve

Yes. Then after the gator is trapped and removed from sight, it is killed. The sale of the hide and meat is how the trapper is compensated.

[photo1902]

Yes. Then after the gator is trapped and removed from sight, it is killed. The sale of the hide and meat is how the trapper is compensated.

Correct!

[karostay]

.....WAIT, WHAT???....


you mean the gator or the person feeding it?

This day and age No Comment

[karostay]

Actually it's generally 4' or larger.

Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program | FWC (https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/alligator/snap/)

Always come down to size

[bagboy]

Yes. Then after the gator is trapped and removed from sight, it is killed. The sale of the hide and meat is how the trapper is compensated.

A decent size alligator was removed from Redfish Run a few years ago because people were getting too close to it. I witnessed the removal. Bang stick to the head, loaded in their truck, and gone. No hiding anything.

[bagboy]

And I'll add, Larry the Alligator because of his fame, is the luckiest reptile ever.

[Topspinmo]

I live on one of the ponds near the Ashland postal facility and we have a very large alligator who has taken up residence here. I am told someone is feeding it and put it in grave danger. If it becomes used to human interaction, it will become dangerous and be removed or killed. Please do not feed any wildlife.


Don’t kill wildlife either, if harmless snake not on you’re property leave it alone. They eat mice, rats, and insects like cockroaches. If you have no clue if it’s harmless avoid it.

[billethkid]

We move into their habitat and they become the "nuisance" (according to some)....
Then removed and killed.
Where are the special interest folks for the alligators?

[Mleeja]

We have a couple of ducks that have adopted our small pond. I have to remind myself everyday not to feed them. Look but no touch!

[Bogie Shooter]

We move into their habitat and they become the "nuisance" (according to some)....
Then removed and killed.
Where are the special interest folks for the alligators?

Alligators | Animal Rights Foundation of Florida (http://arff.org/alligators)

[YouNeverKnow]

We have a couple of ducks that have adopted our small pond. I have to remind myself everyday not to feed them. Look but no touch!
We have someone on our pond that throws out huge piles of corn twice a day morning and evening every day and attracts large flocks of ducks (that have become so large they can hardly waddle), blackbirds, Sandhill Cranes, Anhingas, Cormorants, and other tropical birds.
We no longer see the ducks in the water swimming and looking for food naturally as they used to be doing. The birds just hang and wait for the their two feedings a day.
They have been doing this for many months.
I’m thinking it’s not good for the Sandhill Cranes and other tropical birds to be eating at this feeding grounds regularly instead of doing what they should be doing naturally to find food.

[anothersteve]

We have someone on our pond that throws out huge piles of corn twice a day morning and evening every day and attracts large flocks of ducks (that have become so large they can hardly waddle), blackbirds, Sandhill Cranes, Anhingas, Cormorants, and other tropical birds.
We no longer see the ducks in the water swimming and looking for food naturally as they used to be doing. The birds just hang and wait for the their two feedings a day.
They have been doing this for many months.
I’m thinking it’s not good for the Sandhill Cranes and other tropical birds to be eating at this feeding grounds regularly instead of doing what they should be doing naturally to find food.

It's illegal to feed any wildlife here in Florida.
Steve

[EdFNJ]

And I'll add, Larry the Alligator because of his fame, is the luckiest reptile ever.
That's what "they" say but have you ever actually seen him or asked a family member?

[Travelhunter]

Trapping, not killing.

"Persons with concerns about an alligator may call our toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286). When someone concerned about an alligator calls the Nuisance Alligator Hotline, we will dispatch one of our contracted nuisance alligator trappers to resolve the situation. Generally, an alligator may be deemed a nuisance if it is at least four feet in length and the caller believes it poses a threat to people, pets or property.

SNAP uses contracted nuisance alligator trappers throughout the state to remove alligators from locations where they are unwanted or unwelcome. If a complaint meets the qualifying criteria, SNAP will issue a permit to a contracted nuisance alligator trapper authorizing the removal of the animal."

Steve

Thanks I never knew that. I have a seven foot alligator in my pond but it seems to stay away from people

[Travelhunter]

It's illegal to feed any wildlife here in Florida.
Steve

I know feeding alligators is a felony. Is feeding ducks a crime

[photo1902]

I know feeding alligators is a felony. Is feeding ducks a crime
Feeding ducks and birds is not illegal. And as far as feeding alligators, it only becomes a felony after repeated violations.

[davem4616]

I know feeding alligators is a felony. Is feeding ducks a crime


now I haven't fact checked this...however I believe that it's okay as long as it's 'take out' :icon_wink::icon_wink::icon_wink:

[csricksdds1]

There is one that likes for people to pet him....I'm not sure if this is the one or not!!

[bilcon]

I have had a few black snakes on my property over the years. One a year, not more than that. I doubt it's the same one. Every once in a while I will see him-her. They are very fast and don't want to be around you. They are OK as long as they don't come in my garage.

[bilcon]

:a040::a040:Feed a duck, make a new friend. Feed an alligator, lose an arm.

[merrymini]

Alligators were hunted close to extinction and were listed under the Endangered Species Act. Hunting was prohibited and their habitat was protected. One of the finest comebacks in history. They were removed from that list in 1987 and is an industry providing meat and skins.

[mgkw1]

The saying is "A fed alligator is a dead alligator"

[bhemingway]

If its over 6' it will be euthanized Fla law
4' is the length.

[Leadbone1]

I live on one of the ponds near the Ashland postal facility and we have a very large alligator who has taken up residence here. I am told someone is feeding it and put it in grave danger. If it becomes used to human interaction, it will become dangerous and be removed or killed. Please do not feed any wildlife.

While playing golf in Florida and South Carolina I have seen many gators well over 6 feet long. My experience is they are left alone unless they get aggressive Towards pets or humans. I don’t believe they are just randomly killed once they reach a certain size as someone stated out here?

[bagboy]

That's what "they" say but have you ever actually seen him or asked a family member?

I didn't go and fingerprint him.

'''Larry''' the alligator of The Villages fame gets new home (https://www.clickorlando.com/news/2019/03/14/larry-the-alligator-of-the-villages-fame-gets-new-home/)

[amexsbow]

We move into their habitat and they become the "nuisance" (according to some)....
Then removed and killed.
Where are the special interest folks for the alligators?

As a Louisiana native I have a special interest in alligators. They are delicious when cooked properly. The hides make good skins for many products. Just like cows, sheep and other animals they are farmed domestically and in the wild. Just some of natures bounty.:popcorn:

[BlackhawksFan]

We have a couple of ducks that have adopted our small pond. I have to remind myself everyday not to feed them. Look but no touch!

I haven't been there in a while but people feed the ducks and egrets et al at Spanish Springs all the time.

[Number 10 GI]

There is a small lake in a state park in the city where we lived prior to TV. Ducks and geese at the lake were fed by visitors to the park and after awhile the geese decided that it was a lot easier to live there year round instead of migrating. Free food! Due to the number of geese pooping all over the place you couldn't walk the paths around the lake or do any fishing because every step landed in poop. It also affected area water quality because the lake was spring fed and the excess water drained off into the nearby rivers. The bacteria count was through the roof. Finally the state captured the geese and moved them.

[Dianalea]

Is he the one in the pond by the nursing home st Sp Springs?

[EnglishJW]

That's what "they" say but have you ever actually seen him or asked a family member?

Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/gatorland/videos/2281856842114822/)

[BillyBoy]

Alligator trappers have no legal access to ponds or water retention areas in TV. They are owned by the area CDD and any action requires approval from District Property Management. If you see a trap call Community Watch at 753-0550

[coastalnh]

That's the American way - its exactly what we did to Native Americans. Killed most, relocated a few.

[jacklaurie]

Just eat him, the gator not he person feeding him. Then again the person feeding him should be fed to him; the gator.

[RedBoneJones]

Good grief!

[Glennjy]

When someone feeds wildlife, the animal associates you with food and from then on, when they see people, they think food. Not only that, it can be very dangerous depending on the animal that is being fed like a gator.
Then when the animal ( the gator) gets used to people and gets too close, it is time to kill the animal. That is not fair to the animal that is being fed by ignorant people.

[dougawhite]

We have someone on our pond that throws out huge piles of corn twice a day morning and evening every day and attracts large flocks of ducks (that have become so large they can hardly waddle), blackbirds, Sandhill Cranes, Anhingas, Cormorants, and other tropical birds.

We have same problem at out pond next to Palmer Cherry Hill 2nd green. Resident throws out gallons of corn/seeds and flocks show up all day to feed. BAD!

[Topspinmo]

That's the American way - its exactly what we did to Native Americans. Killed most, relocated a few.


We? You might of but I didn’t!:duck:

[Topspinmo]

We have same problem at out pond next to Palmer Cherry Hill 2nd green. Resident throws out gallons of corn/seeds and flocks show up all day to feed. BAD!


Probably privileged golfers? :icon_wink: