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Should I factor in Alligators when looking for a home location?
My wife and I just finished a lifestyle preview visit, and are planning on returning in a few months for a longer stay. I know that gators are a fact of life in TV, but we're not anxious to find one on our doorstep when going out to get the morning paper :). When it comes time to pick a home location, is there a part of TV where a close encounter is less likely?
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The closer to water, the better you'll find an alligator. But the chances are slim. However, don't be walking your dog near the water and be alert if you go there.
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You would be better off worrying about real risks like fumes from the turnpike or electro magnetic fields from power lines than gators. Your risk of being struck by lightning is far greater than the risk of a gator attack.
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There are all kinds of deniers but OP has a valid question. Alligators like water, marshes, ponds, lakes. They go from one water to the other. Look at the house you are interested in on the map. Is it on an alligator path?
On the other hand, it is true, alligator attacks are rare in TV. |
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Thanks, everyone for your thoughts so far. I know that issues are unlikely to arise, but I thought that maybe areas further north (where folks have been living for several years) might be less likely spots for alligators. Maybe this theory doesn't pan out, but I appreciate everyone's thoughts on the issue
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Alligators all over Florida, around lakes. The lakes are connected via underground pipes, it’s part of the water management system. Gator use the pipes to move around.
you might have a gator at your front door, and you might win the lottery. |
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I live on a pond, but there is a three foot retaining wall and a 42" fence on top of that. Vertical balusters, so gator couldn't climb it (probably). So if you want to live on water, and are really concerned, consider what is between the back/front of your house and the water, and could a gator breech it. |
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Gators have been known to climb fences, North, South, East and West...the gators are everywhere. Does not matter in the villages if you buy in the historic section or the newer section.
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Consider Small Grandkids
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Is Yes! Always assume that. My concern would be small grandkids visiting getting too close to the water. So It’s ok if you want to be on the water, but know the risks and act accordingly |
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