[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Climb trees and jump?

What in the holy hell???

Yup. and think about it, they can out run most horses.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan

Yup. and think about it, they can out run most horses.

Just stop it... I have enough trouble with insomnia!

Oh, and btw, so can a Hippo, which kill more people per year than alligators...

[frose]

ii don't think so, the restrictions won't allow it

[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Just stop it... I have enough trouble with insomnia!

Oh, and btw, so can a Hippo, which kill more people per year than alligators...

Yup.

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

I want to meet the person who figured that out...

Your to late, he's died

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Has there ever been an alligator attack in TV?

Yep, about 4 years ago while he was playing Turtle Mound.
They caught the gator and euthanized it.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Has there ever been an alligator attack in TV?

I found several "incidents over the past 15 years where an alligator had to be removed and possibly killed.

The first one, 2006, was killed because it was getting too close to people instead of running away. Called, demonstrating a lack of fear. Normally alligators split and run if someone approaches. However, if one is fed by humans or golfers, it can become not afraid and associate food with humans. If that happens it is "normal" to kill the alligator.

'Fearless' alligator killed in Villages - News - Ocala.com - Ocala, FL

Second, one in 2007, that also appeared to have been fed by locals, and there is no indication of if the alligator or if the golfer instigated the incident. The golfer went looking for a ball that went into or near a pond.

Alligator attacks Villager | News | thevillagesdailysun.com

There were lots of other "incidents", but I only saw 2 attacks. No deaths.

[sallyg]

Great photo! Thanks for posting.

[nhtexasrn]

Originally Posted by brfree1411@aol.com

Really? These little cuties grow up & kill people. Why in the world would anyone want them alive?

You're kidding right? You do realize they are an important part of nature and we are invading their homes!? They were here first!!

[Joanne19335]

Originally Posted by alemorkam

Taken this past spring. They were just sunbathing on a log.

Here is one I saw on the cart path at Palmer. Nearby sands cranes were scared to death.

[jammaiora]

Great picture, Thanks!

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan

I found several "incidents over the past 15 years where an alligator had to be removed and possibly killed.

The first one, 2006, was killed because it was getting too close to people instead of running away. Called, demonstrating a lack of fear. Normally alligators split and run if someone approaches. However, if one is fed by humans or golfers, it can become not afraid and associate food with humans. If that happens it is "normal" to kill the alligator.

'Fearless' alligator killed in Villages - News - Ocala.com - Ocala, FL

Second, one in 2007, that also appeared to have been fed by locals, and there is no indication of if the alligator or if the golfer instigated the incident. The golfer went looking for a ball that went into or near a pond.

Alligator attacks Villager | News | thevillagesdailysun.com

There were lots of other "incidents", but I only saw 2 attacks. No deaths.

Thanks for the info...

[Rodneysblue]

Cute.

[ML Smith]

Great photo. Thanks for sharing.

[p.boyle48@yahoo.com]

Originally Posted by alemorkam

Taken this past spring. They were just sunbathing on a log.

Has anyone forgotten 5 years ago when out at Disney an alligator killed a two year old boy playing a few feet in the water. It came up from nowhere and took that toddler in front of the parents. What a tragedy. These animals are to be feared. Not coddled.