Yikes! Big gator at my front door this morning

[spinner1001]

My doorbell camera caught this big gator wandering to my front door this morning around 545am. The location is in Marsh Bend adjacent to Hog Eye Preserve. Good thing I was not going out for the paper in my slippers.

2 videos

Dropbox - Gator1 - Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-23-AM-EDT.mp4 - Simplify your life (https://www.dropbox.com/s/lmr244evn8ixu0t/Gator1%20-%20Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-23-AM-EDT.mp4?dl=0)
Dropbox - Gator2 - Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-43-AM-EDT.mp4 - Simplify your life (https://www.dropbox.com/s/vf1gb0ol2p9y6gn/Gator2%20-%20Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-43-AM-EDT.mp4?dl=0)

[Mrprez]

Yikes! Is there a retention pond behind your house?

[Stu from NYC]

Yikes! Is there a retention pond behind your house?

Yikes guess he came for breakfast

[spinner1001]

Yikes! Is there a retention pond behind your house?

Yes, there is a retention pond behind the house.

[Mrprez]

Yes, there is a retention pond behind the house.

Might have been looking for a path to the water.

[Mortal1]

so if you'd have been wearing shoes you'd have been fine?

[Stu from NYC]

Next time send your wife out to get the paper.

[manaboutown]

He was probably looking for a honey. Florida alligator mating season 2022 (https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/alligator-mating-season-begins-in-florida-what-you-need-to-know-2/)

[MartinSE]

It looked like she thought something smelled good on your wall. They are "on the prowl" this time of year. I wouldn't count on it, but I expect if you opened the door, it would have panicked and leaped away then dashed down the street. Best to just leave them alone - they don't want to eat you, you are too big and require way too much chewing. Birds and turtles and very small dogs are much easier to digest...

[zg1000]

Yours looks bigger, but mine made himself comfortable and stayed a while.

[tophcfa]

Looks like he saw the no soliciting sign at your door and turned around and left.

[Mrprez]

Roofing contractor in disguise. Is there no limit to their shenanigans?

[davem4616]

we had a six footer hiding in the "Boston Ferns" in the front beds...once I found out they liked those ferns, they were gone

I must have 'goosed' him with the weed wacker, as he came barreling across the front walk in a hurry inches from me, while I was doing a little yard work...

the wife was behind me yelling, "pocket book, I hosie, pocket book!" lol

[Stu from NYC]

So that is where my pet Gil the Gator got off too.

[JMintzer]

so if you'd have been wearing shoes you'd have been fine?

Only Crocs...

[Stu from NYC]

Only Crocs...

If a croc walks in your door and see someone wearing his brother he will not be a happy camper.

[Topspinmo]

My doorbell camera caught this big gator wandering to my front door this morning around 545am. The location is in Marsh Bend adjacent to Hog Eye Preserve. Good thing I was not going out for the paper in my slippers.

2 videos

Dropbox - Gator1 - Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-23-AM-EDT.mp4 - Simplify your life (https://www.dropbox.com/s/lmr244evn8ixu0t/Gator1%20-%20Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-23-AM-EDT.mp4?dl=0)
Dropbox - Gator2 - Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-43-AM-EDT.mp4 - Simplify your life (https://www.dropbox.com/s/vf1gb0ol2p9y6gn/Gator2%20-%20Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-43-AM-EDT.mp4?dl=0)

What I like best living in far north villages. No gators.

[Topspinmo]

Might have been looking for a path to the water.

More like looking for mate.

[La lamy]

Ding Dong Avon calling. I have a miracle cure for alligator skin.

[xcaligirl]

My doorbell camera caught this big gator wandering to my front door this morning around 545am. The location is in Marsh Bend adjacent to Hog Eye Preserve. Good thing I was not going out for the paper in my slippers.

2 videos

Dropbox - Gator1 - Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-23-AM-EDT.mp4 - Simplify your life (https://www.dropbox.com/s/lmr244evn8ixu0t/Gator1%20-%20Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-23-AM-EDT.mp4?dl=0)
Dropbox - Gator2 - Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-43-AM-EDT.mp4 - Simplify your life (https://www.dropbox.com/s/vf1gb0ol2p9y6gn/Gator2%20-%20Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-43-AM-EDT.mp4?dl=0)
It's that time of the year again, mating season. Watch your steps for the next coiuple of months.

[Mrprez]

More like looking for mate.

Yep. Found in the pond behind the house.

[nhtexasrn]

My doorbell camera caught this big gator wandering to my front door this morning around 545am. The location is in Marsh Bend adjacent to Hog Eye Preserve. Good thing I was not going out for the paper in my slippers.

2 videos

Dropbox - Gator1 - Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-23-AM-EDT.mp4 - Simplify your life (https://www.dropbox.com/s/lmr244evn8ixu0t/Gator1%20-%20Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-23-AM-EDT.mp4?dl=0)
Dropbox - Gator2 - Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-43-AM-EDT.mp4 - Simplify your life (https://www.dropbox.com/s/vf1gb0ol2p9y6gn/Gator2%20-%20Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-43-AM-EDT.mp4?dl=0)

Just looking for love!! :)

[john352]

My doorbell camera caught this big gator wandering to my front door this morning around 545am. The location is in Marsh Bend adjacent to Hog Eye Preserve. Good thing I was not going out for the paper in my slippers.

2 videos

Dropbox - Gator1 - Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-23-AM-EDT.mp4 - Simplify your life (https://www.dropbox.com/s/lmr244evn8ixu0t/Gator1%20-%20Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-23-AM-EDT.mp4?dl=0)
Dropbox - Gator2 - Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-43-AM-EDT.mp4 - Simplify your life (https://www.dropbox.com/s/vf1gb0ol2p9y6gn/Gator2%20-%20Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-43-AM-EDT.mp4?dl=0)
I have lived in The Villages for 17 years. This is not the first report of alligators in the resident's driveways, etc. Note that it is mating season, and the adult alligators are looking for a mate.

"According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the courtship process for the state's more than one million alligators begins in April. Mating then happens in May or June before females build a nest and deposit about 32 to 46 eggs."

[Bay Kid]

Don't forget to get guest passes.

[Petersweeney]

Great video post it on you tube

[Cheryl Barrios]

My doorbell camera caught this big gator wandering to my front door this morning around 545am. The location is in Marsh Bend adjacent to Hog Eye Preserve. Good thing I was not going out for the paper in my slippers.

2 videos

Dropbox - Gator1 - Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-23-AM-EDT.mp4 - Simplify your life (https://www.dropbox.com/s/lmr244evn8ixu0t/Gator1%20-%20Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-23-AM-EDT.mp4?dl=0)
Dropbox - Gator2 - Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-43-AM-EDT.mp4 - Simplify your life (https://www.dropbox.com/s/vf1gb0ol2p9y6gn/Gator2%20-%20Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-43-AM-EDT.mp4?dl=0)

Well, I, for one, think that is pretty cool. He came to visit, you didn't answer the door, and he left. A great reason to have that camera set up.

[meridian5850]

Amazon porch pirate?

[Pinball wizard]

Well, I, for one, think that is pretty cool. He came to visit, you didn't answer the door, and he left. A great reason to have that camera set up.

He should have rang the bell!

[southheart]

Good reason to have a storm door!!

[dadspet]

Another one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oRfJDS_X6k

[JMintzer]

If a croc walks in your door and see someone wearing his brother he will not be a happy camper.

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/bd/90/34/bd9034c21cb7000a4bf1799f451ec811--kids-clogs-things-for-kids.jpg

[Eg_cruz]

Wow……they are such cool animals

[coffeebean]

My doorbell camera caught this big gator wandering to my front door this morning around 545am. The location is in Marsh Bend adjacent to Hog Eye Preserve. Good thing I was not going out for the paper in my slippers.

2 videos

Dropbox - Gator1 - Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-23-AM-EDT.mp4 - Simplify your life (https://www.dropbox.com/s/lmr244evn8ixu0t/Gator1%20-%20Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-23-AM-EDT.mp4?dl=0)
Dropbox - Gator2 - Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-43-AM-EDT.mp4 - Simplify your life (https://www.dropbox.com/s/vf1gb0ol2p9y6gn/Gator2%20-%20Doorbell-Camera_Apr-5-2022-5-41-43-AM-EDT.mp4?dl=0)

Yikes!!!

[Pairadocs]

He was probably looking for a honey. Florida alligator mating season 2022 (https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/alligator-mating-season-begins-in-florida-what-you-need-to-know-2/)

Yep ! Seems we "natives", and the long time residents, all "try" to let the newbies know about the "spring" love season, gators and love bugs....LOL ! Seriously, they get a bit frisky on the golf course in spring, so don't consider this a joke if you are new !

[thevillages2013]

Yep ! Seems we "natives", and the long time residents, all "try" to let the newbies know about the "spring" love season, gators and love bugs....LOL ! Seriously, they get a bit frisky on the golf course in spring, so don't consider this a joke if you are new !

Are you saying they will try to hump your leg ? :popcorn:

[Indydealmaker]

Just lookin for love in all the wrong places.

[ROSEBUD99]

Next time send your wife out to get the paper.
LOL!!! You almost made me laugh my coffee out of my nose!

[Worldseries27]

my doorbell camera caught this big gator wandering to my front door this morning around 545am. The location is in marsh bend adjacent to hog eye preserve. Good thing i was not going out for the paper in my slippers.

2 videos

dropbox - gator1 - doorbell-camera_apr-5-2022-5-41-23-am-edt.mp4 - simplify your life (https://www.dropbox.com/s/lmr244evn8ixu0t/gator1%20-%20doorbell-camera_apr-5-2022-5-41-23-am-edt.mp4?dl=0)
dropbox - gator2 - doorbell-camera_apr-5-2022-5-41-43-am-edt.mp4 - simplify your life (https://www.dropbox.com/s/vf1gb0ol2p9y6gn/gator2%20-%20doorbell-camera_apr-5-2022-5-41-43-am-edt.mp4?dl=0)
everyone be aware especially at night, that gators blend into green lawns. Saw a different video where it walked away from door and became nearly invisible at night

[trxi6565]

LOL!!! You almost made me laugh my coffee out of my nose!

😂😂😂😂😂

[Pommom91]

Looking for love in all the wrong places. It’s alligator mating season. LOL

[Stu from NYC]

LOL!!! You almost made me laugh my coffee out of my nose!

Darn almost does not count.:coolsmiley:

[fdpaq0580]

Are you saying they will try to hump your leg ? :popcorn:

Sweet mystery of life, at last I've found you.
🚶🐊💕

[Villagevip]

He's a good boy....

[fdpaq0580]

He's a good boy....

👍👍 Well remembered!

[brfree1411@aol.com]

He is a big one!! I wish they would capture or poison all the gators. I am terrified.

[coffeebean]

He is a big one!! I wish they would capture or poison all the gators. I am terrified.
Is you home on a water view lot?

[Stu from NYC]

He is a big one!! I wish they would capture or poison all the gators. I am terrified.

Sorry but they have the right to be here as they were here long before we were.

[JMintzer]

Looking for love in all the wrong places. It’s alligator mating season. LOL

https://media2.giphy.com/media/iohK2t0YnVTeo/giphy.gif

[JMintzer]

He is a big one!! I wish they would capture or poison all the gators. I am terrified.

:ohdear::ohdear::ohdear:

[fdpaq0580]

He is a big one!! I wish they would capture or poison all the gators. I am terrified.

What made you think Florida would be a great place to live if you are going to be terrified of things that call this home? Like being terrified of cobras and elephants and tigers so you it's a good idea moving to India. I don't get it.?.?.
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P.S. Better check under the bed at night. A gator could be hiding under there. Pleasant dreams. ������

[DaleDivine]

What made you think Florida would be a great place to live if you are going to be terrified of things that call this home? Like being terrified of cobras and elephants and tigers so you it's a good idea moving to India. I don't get it.?.?.
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P.S. Better check under the bed at night. A gator could be hiding under there. Pleasant dreams. ������

I agree, why would anyone move to Flordah especially TV if they're terrified of gators.
Leave them alone and they will leave you alone.
We played Bonifay Peninsula on 3/30. A gator came out of a pond on the second par 3 stopped on the tee box and laid down to rest for about 5 minutes. Was only about 10 yards from us. Got up and continued on to another pond on the other side of the tee box.

:shocked::shocked:

[JMintzer]

I agree, why would anyone move to Flordah especially TV if they're terrified of gators.
Leave them alone and they will leave you alone.
We played Bonifay Peninsula on 3/30. A gator came out of a pond on the second par 3 stopped on the tee box and laid down to rest for about 5 minutes. Was only about 10 yards from us. Got up and continued on to another pond on the other side of the tee box.

:shocked::shocked:

Did the Ambassador know that you let the gator play thru? :1rotfl:

[Byte1]

In-laws coming for a visit. That was just their luggage.

[MorTech]

It should just go to "Gator's" bar to find a mate, like everyone else.

[Toddy]

Mating season. You will find them anywhere.