Larry junior was out today

[twoplanekid]

While now not as large as Larry, give him a few years to grow. Those traveling to Brownwood enjoyed seeing him out and about.

[Happydaz]

While now not as large as Larry, give him a few years to grow. Those traveling to Brownwood enjoyed seeing him out and about.

Yes I saw him last week. Unfortunately, publicity is not favorable for alligators. Anonymity is better.

[NoMo50]

There is a massive gator that hangs out at the pond near hole #6 at Mangrove executive course. Easily over 10' in length, and fat.

[fdpaq0580]

There is a massive gator that hangs out at the pond near hole #6 at Mangrove executive course. Easily over 10' in length, and fat.

No publicity, please! We don't want him kidnapped and murdered.

[Michael G.]

Some subdivisions around Florida will remove them in ponds near homes when they get a certain size, do they do that in TV??

[Two Bills]

Some subdivisions around Florida will remove them in ponds near homes when they get a certain size, do they do that in TV??

They do not 'move' gators.
They kill them when someone complains, or they are considered a danger.
Usually because dumbos feed them.
That is why some are loathe to say when they see a large gator.
To my knowledge only Big Larry survived moving.
Given the subject of this post, Larry Juniors days could now be numbered!

[Larchap49]

They do not 'move' gators.
They kill them when someone complains, or they are considered a danger.
Usually because dumbos feed them.
That is why some are loathe to say when they see a large gator.
To my knowledge only Big Larry survived moving.
Given the subject of this post, Larry Juniors days could now be numbered!

You are correct, a gator over 4 feet is killed by the trapper and sold. That is their source of income, they are not paid a salary. A complaint is a death sentence. Want to make a complaint, get a picture and any info you can on anybody you see feeding a gator and report them.

[mikeycereal]

Mods can you please remove this thread.

Do it for Larry!!! :duck:

[airstreamingypsy]

Some subdivisions around Florida will remove them in ponds near homes when they get a certain size, do they do that in TV??

Yes, they show up again at RJ Gators.

[airstreamingypsy]

TwoPlaneKid.... please remove your post, it's a death sentence for the gator.

[Regorp]

Yes I saw him last week. Unfortunately, publicity is not favorable for alligators. Anonymity is better.

Being from New England, seeing a gator in the wild is an absolute thrill. The one in Fenney I call Wally and he always greets me during my walk on Fenney trail. Leave them alone, they leave you alone. Nature rocks!!

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Being from New England, seeing a gator in the wild is an absolute thrill. The one in Fenney I call Wally and he always greets me during my walk on Fenney trail. Leave them alone, they leave you alone. Nature rocks!!

um, maybe in winter when they are relatively dormant on the 30 degree mornings, ,
during mating season at your front door at 7 AM, not so much . . .

[Wilson02852]

It'll be fine until publicity gets out and the OPs start feeding it. Then it will be relocated (shoe factrory).

[Byte1]

The Villages is no place for an alligator. I don't care how they get rid of them, move or kill. They are more dangerous than coyotes, snakes, etc. If you want to live near wildlife, move near a zoo. I've heard of way too many close calls where dogs get too close or people attempting to photograph alligators get too close and put themselves in danger. An alligator can move at something like 35mph for short distances....faster than a golf cart. Look, I love animals but humans can be real stupid and a danger to themselves. There has been instances here in The Villages where folks have opened their front door and found a big alligator blocking their their entrance, or wildlife breaking through their bird cages after their pets. There should not be dangerous wildlife running free in The Villages, period. When villagers are not even smart enough to navigate the roundabouts, you can't expect them to be smart enough to avoid confrontations with alligators.

[Hape2Bhr]

Being from New England, seeing a gator in the wild is an absolute thrill. The one in Fenney I call Wally and he always greets me during my walk on Fenney trail. Leave them alone, they leave you alone. Nature rocks!!

Wally is patient; just sizing you up for the right moment. :icon_hungry::icon_hungry::icon_hungry:

[JMintzer]

The Villages is no place for an alligator. I don't care how they get rid of them, move or kill. They are more dangerous than coyotes, snakes, etc. If you want to live near wildlife, move near a zoo. I've heard of way too many close calls where dogs get too close or people attempting to photograph alligators get too close and put themselves in danger. An alligator can move at something like 35mph for short distances....faster than a golf cart. Look, I love animals but humans can be real stupid and a danger to themselves. There has been instances here in The Villages where folks have opened their front door and found a big alligator blocking their their entrance, or wildlife breaking through their bird cages after their pets. There should not be dangerous wildlife running free in The Villages, period. When villagers are not even smart enough to navigate the roundabouts, you can't expect them to be smart enough to avoid confrontations with alligators.

"Shirley" you can't be serious...

[jimjamuser]

Yes I saw him last week. Unfortunately, publicity is not favorable for alligators. Anonymity is better.
They are certainly NOT an endangered specie, but they can endanger small CHILDREN and dogs. Several years ago in Venice, a small girl was attacked dragged under and KILLED at a small retention pond, which we have plenty of here in TV Land. If you desire to see alligators in REAL nature drive to Arcadia, Fl. and rent a canoe and paddle down the Peace River. You will see lots of REAL wildlife.........and they have NO dumb, cutsie, names ! Don't drop your hand over the side.

[jimjamuser]

"Shirley" you can't be serious...
Finally, something I can AGREE on. I was near Okeechobee when a friend went to take a picture of an 8 footer........it charged and the next thing you know there were 3 of us on top of the hood of his car. Alligators are prehistoric and will bite a person right after it (the baby alligator) cracks through their egg. The only good alligator is protein on a plate !

[Indydealmaker]

The Villages is no place for an alligator. I don't care how they get rid of them, move or kill. They are more dangerous than coyotes, snakes, etc. If you want to live near wildlife, move near a zoo. I've heard of way too many close calls where dogs get too close or people attempting to photograph alligators get too close and put themselves in danger. An alligator can move at something like 35mph for short distances....faster than a golf cart. Look, I love animals but humans can be real stupid and a danger to themselves. There has been instances here in The Villages where folks have opened their front door and found a big alligator blocking their their entrance, or wildlife breaking through their bird cages after their pets. There should not be dangerous wildlife running free in The Villages, period. When villagers are not even smart enough to navigate the roundabouts, you can't expect them to be smart enough to avoid confrontations with alligators.

Survival of the fittest. Conflict between residents and wildlife is extremely rare, but when it happens it is usually when someone is careless. Karma.

[jimjamuser]

There is a massive gator that hangs out at the pond near hole #6 at Mangrove executive course. Easily over 10' in length, and fat.
Just one MORE great reason for NEVER going golfing.

[JMintzer]

They are certainly NOT an endangered specie, but they can endanger small CHILDREN and dogs. Several years ago in Venice, a small girl was attacked dragged under and KILLED at a small retention pond, which we have plenty of here in TV Land. If you desire to see alligators in REAL nature drive to Arcadia, Fl. and rent a canoe and paddle down the Peace River. You will see lots of REAL wildlife.........and they have NO dumb, cutsie, names ! Don't drop your hand over the side.

Cutsie names you say?

sweetie – The Florida Key Lime Pie Company (https://flkeylimepies.com/sweetie/)

[jimjamuser]

Some subdivisions around Florida will remove them in ponds near homes when they get a certain size, do they do that in TV??
They (meaning the state) will if requested.

[jimjamuser]

Yes, they show up again at RJ Gators.
They get stored as protein in the cells of TV Land residents.

[jimjamuser]

Being from New England, seeing a gator in the wild is an absolute thrill. The one in Fenney I call Wally and he always greets me during my walk on Fenney trail. Leave them alone, they leave you alone. Nature rocks!!
I hate to bust bubbles, but gators are very INACTIVE during the day, except during their mating season. People do NOT WANT to be walking close to them at night or twilight, especially NOT with a dog. They seem like friendly logs during the day, but they turn into man-eating TIGERS at night. Don't be fooled, a lot of Floridians have come in 2nd place after a "close encounter" with a Gator (and lost an arm).

[Normal]

I love gators, they make great belts and boots! Plus yum, they are delicious.

[jimjamuser]

It'll be fine until publicity gets out and the OPs start feeding it. Then it will be relocated (shoe factrory).
Really, you should NOT even feed ANY wild animals. People feed bread to ducks and geese.......not a good idea.......they can choke on the bread. If you must, go to a feed or hardware store and get cracked corn or a bag of true birdseed.

[Bogie Shooter]

Really, you should NOT even feed ANY wild animals. People feed bread to ducks and geese.......not a good idea.......they can choke on the bread. If you must, go to a feed or hardware store and get cracked corn or a bag of true birdseed.

Still illegal to feed store bought food. You are giving very poor advice!

[JMintzer]

I hate to bust bubbles, but gators are very INACTIVE during the day, except during their mating season. People do NOT WANT to be walking close to them at night or twilight, especially NOT with a dog. They seem like friendly logs during the day, but they turn into man-eating TIGERS at night. Don't be fooled, a lot of Floridians have come in 2nd place after a "close encounter" with a Gator (and lost an arm).

"A lot"?

The state of FL, averages 6-8 (depending on the source) alligator bites (bites, not fatalities)/year...

"From 1948 to 2021, 26 attacks in Florida have resulted in death."

Quite rare for a state with over 22 MILLION people...

In contrast, "Florida averages seven fatalities per year due to lightning, with many more injuries, and often leads the nation in lightning deaths."

[Tvflguy]

Played Okeechobee this afternoon. Over the berm on the 6th green was this big boy. At least 10’ and very chubby. He was just chillin’.

[JMintzer]

Played Okeechobee this afternoon. Over the berm on the 6th green was this big boy. At least 10’ and very chubby. He was just chillin’.

I see your ball down in the water... Did you get it? :p

[Velvet]

In my opinion, all water balls, belong to the alligator. When I see one of these guys on the golf course, no matter where the flag is, I hit the ball in the direction away from the alligator.

[JMintzer]

I my opinion, all water balls, belong to the alligator. When I see one of these guys on the golf course, no matter where the flag is, I hit the ball in the direction away from the alligator.

Debatable...

Top Flight? They can have them...

Pro V1? I'm down for some good old fashioned "gator wrestlin'!"|

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[Tvflguy]

I see your ball down in the water... Did you get it? :p

I was tempted to push HER down to get it but I was nice.

[JMintzer]

I was tempted to push HER down to get it but I was nice.

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Gator_Girl]

While now not as large as Larry, give him a few years to grow. Those traveling to Brownwood enjoyed seeing him out and about.

We know what a gator looks like, you sound like a Northerner.

[Gator_Girl]

We know what a gator looks like, you sound like a northerner!