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alemorkam 08-05-2023 07:42 AM
Alligator walking to new pond
 
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Crossing a golf cart path in an undisclosed location.

Two Bills 08-05-2023 07:51 AM
Guess who has right of way on cart path.

Bay Kid 08-05-2023 09:13 AM
Out on the town!

LuvNH 08-05-2023 09:24 AM
That is one very large alligator.

dougjb 08-05-2023 12:30 PM
They do say that Villagers change their homes several times before settling in.

kcrazorbackfan 08-05-2023 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by alemorkam (Post 2241865)
Crossing a golf cart path in an undisclosed location.
For obvious reasons, thanks for not disclosing the location.

Taltarzac725 08-05-2023 01:15 PM
Why did the alligator cross the road? To make a nice picture for the photographer!

collegeref 08-06-2023 04:39 AM
A pre historic live one ?

randykw 08-06-2023 05:37 AM
Looks like one of the boys that hangs out at Belle Glade.

GizmoWhiskers 08-06-2023 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by alemorkam (Post 2241865)
Crossing a golf cart path in an undisclosed location.
But why undisclosed? I get wicked people hunting gators or sick people taping their mouths shut but what about safety for walkers or golfers?

Red Fox / Grey Fox I've been on the tee boxes or out on the fairways and have heard gators croaking to each other from less than 20 feet away. Definitely keeps you from taking too long on your shot.

Walkers, evening strole out on Marsh Bend, I have seen one of these big 'uns over by Edna's. I was glad I didn't have my dog with me.

A different walk, heard one on Marsh Bend up by the Water Lily bridge. It was so close I crossed the road and walked in the grass just in case.

Gator kills a dog in Chitty Chatty. People don't realize how fast they can run. They CAN climb fences. They CAN open fence poles. Personally I wish they COULD be legally moved after a reaching certain sizes. I don't wish them harm BUT they have no preditors and all living things are their food source.

Maybe its just me, and I'm not playing along with the caption theme but I would want to know if I was walking into this cute little guy's path.

To be a good sport, "You and your little dog too."

Ele201 08-06-2023 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by alemorkam (Post 2241865)
Crossing a golf cart path in an undisclosed location.
Wow, that dude looks prehistoric! Gators are definitely coming out of their shells, so to speak, leaving their habitats of small bodies of water and walking around. That’s kind of scary. Wonder if it’s mating season, and that’s why they’re so active.

kendi 08-06-2023 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by GizmoWhiskers (Post 2242073)
But why undisclosed? I get wicked people hunting gators or sick people taping their mouths shut but what about safety for walkers or golfers?

Red Fox / Grey Fox I've been on the tee boxes or out on the fairways and have heard gators croaking to each other from less than 20 feet away. Definitely keeps you from taking too long on your shot.

Walkers, evening strole out on Marsh Bend, I have seen one of these big 'uns over by Edna's. I was glad I didn't have my dog with me.

A different walk, heard one on Marsh Bend up by the Water Lily bridge. It was so close I crossed the road and walked in the grass just in case.

Gator kills a dog in Chitty Chatty. People don't realize how fast they can run. They CAN climb fences. They CAN open fence poles. Personally I wish they COULD be legally moved after a reaching certain sizes. I don't wish them harm BUT they have no preditors and all living things are their food source.

Maybe its just me, and I'm not playing along with the caption theme but I would want to know if I was walking into this cute little guy's path.

To be a good sport, "You and your little dog too."
They’re all over so you always have to be cautious.

Rodneysblue 08-06-2023 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by alemorkam (Post 2241865)
Crossing a golf cart path in an undisclosed location.
Cool, love the wildlife in TV.

dennisgavin 08-06-2023 06:59 AM
Is that a resident gator? Someone needs to check his ID. I don't want non-resident gators using our walking paths!

MandoMan 08-06-2023 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by randykw (Post 2242072)
Looks like one of the boys that hangs out at Belle Glade.
Oh really? Last winter I was walking near the ponds there and two women with rubber boots were actually wading in a pond while their labs cavorted in the water. I told them an alligator had killed a woman near a pond in Florida the previous day, but they said they were watching for gators. I saw them again ten minutes later, and they said they had reconsidered and decided not to walk there.

Chucker 08-06-2023 07:58 AM
If you don't like seeing gators move to a different retirement area, like Arizona where all you have is Rattle Snakes.

kcrazorbackfan 08-06-2023 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by GizmoWhiskers (Post 2242073)
But why undisclosed? I get wicked people hunting gators or sick people taping their mouths shut but what about safety for walkers or golfers?

Red Fox / Grey Fox I've been on the tee boxes or out on the fairways and have heard gators croaking to each other from less than 20 feet away. Definitely keeps you from taking too long on your shot.

Walkers, evening strole out on Marsh Bend, I have seen one of these big 'uns over by Edna's. I was glad I didn't have my dog with me.

A different walk, heard one on Marsh Bend up by the Water Lily bridge. It was so close I crossed the road and walked in the grass just in case.

Gator kills a dog in Chitty Chatty. People don't realize how fast they can run. They CAN climb fences. They CAN open fence poles. Personally I wish they COULD be legally moved after a reaching certain sizes. I don't wish them harm BUT they have no preditors and all living things are their food source.

Maybe its just me, and I'm not playing along with the caption theme but I would want to know if I was walking into this cute little guy's path.

To be a good sport, "You and your little dog too."
Well, for the obvious reason that some individuals will think nothing about calling FWC and whining about a massive gator and they do not feel safe walking in that area anymore.

annecobb 08-06-2023 08:56 AM
I completely agree with your commentary. The gator population seems out of balance. There are no predators to keep them in check. It would seem a schedule needs to be developed to have an established relocation. They are fast and its all over but the shouting.

kathietg 08-06-2023 09:17 AM
Wise decision
 
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Originally Posted by MandoMan (Post 2242102)
Oh really? Last winter I was walking near the ponds there and two women with rubber boots were actually wading in a pond while their labs cavorted in the water. I told them an alligator had killed a woman near a pond in Florida the previous day, but they said they were watching for gators. I saw them again ten minutes later, and they said they had reconsidered and decided not to walk there.
I'm very glad the women reconsidered. Gators have great camouflage, are very fast and dangerous. Please stay away from them and never feed them.

Quietman 08-06-2023 09:21 AM
There was a protocal in place where the Villages relocated gators after they grew to 6 ft. Don,t know if that still is the case. Maybe they can't get trappers anymore?

Velvet 08-06-2023 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Chucker (Post 2242134)
If you don't like seeing gators move to a different retirement area, like Arizona where all you have is Rattle Snakes.
Well, some people think they can ride on their backs too…

zuidemab 08-06-2023 09:40 AM
:eclipsee_gold_cup:
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Originally Posted by dennisgavin (Post 2242097)
Is that a resident gator? Someone needs to check his ID. I don't want non-resident gators using our walking paths!
:eclipsee_gold_cup:

Vermilion Villager 08-06-2023 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by annecobb (Post 2242154)
I completely agree with your commentary. The gator population seems out of balance. There are no predators to keep them in check. It would seem a schedule needs to be developed to have an established relocation. They are fast and its all over but the shouting.
See post #16 :mornincoffee:

Lea N 08-06-2023 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by GizmoWhiskers (Post 2242073)
But why undisclosed?

Gator kills a dog in Chitty Chatty. People don't realize how fast they can run. They CAN climb fences. They CAN open fence poles. Personally I wish they COULD be legally moved after a reaching certain sizes. I don't wish them harm BUT they have no preditors and all living things are their food source.

Maybe its just me, and I'm not playing along with the caption theme but I would want to know if I was walking into this cute little guy's path.

To be a good sport, "You and your little dog too."
A gator can outrun a horse for short distances.

Many years ago we lived in SE FL and every morning I took our dog for a long walk. I kept my eyes open for places to run if we had to. Some of our neighbors had trucks and plan A was if a gator chased us I would run like the wind, grab my dog and jump in the back of the pick up truck. I didn't know then that they can climb.

Lea N 08-06-2023 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by MandoMan (Post 2242102)
Oh really? Last winter I was walking near the ponds there and two women with rubber boots were actually wading in a pond while their labs cavorted in the water. I told them an alligator had killed a woman near a pond in Florida the previous day, but they said they were watching for gators. I saw them again ten minutes later, and they said they had reconsidered and decided not to walk there.
You may have just saved their lives and the lives of their dogs that day or in the future.

Bogie Shooter 08-06-2023 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Quietman (Post 2242158)
There was a protocal in place where the Villages relocated gators after they grew to 6 ft. Don,t know if that still is the case. Maybe they can't get trappers anymore?
Urban legend.

mikeycereal 08-06-2023 10:55 AM
Looks like a walking/bike path because if that was a golf cart path that gator is 60+ ft long. :22yikes:

JMintzer 08-06-2023 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Lea N (Post 2242174)
A gator can outrun a horse for short distances.

Many years ago we lived in SE FL and every morning I took our dog for a long walk. I kept my eyes open for places to run if we had to. Some of our neighbors had trucks and plan A was if a gator chased us I would run like the wind, grab my dog and jump in the back of the pick up truck. I didn't know then that they can climb.
FICTION: Although alligators can run up to a 20 mph, they can only reach that speed in short bursts. The average thoroughbred racing speed is 44mph.

kylecurtis 08-06-2023 03:33 PM
Gator
 
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Originally Posted by alemorkam (Post 2241865)
Crossing a golf cart path in an undisclosed location.
Saw one that looked just like that one trying yo cross Marsh Bend Trail. West of Hog eye trail.

Jerry101 08-06-2023 03:37 PM
Gator tails
 
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… have you seen my Titleist?!?

Escape Artist 08-06-2023 11:29 PM
lol, that looks photoshopped! Or is it AI enhanced nowadays?

mlmarr 08-07-2023 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by MandoMan (Post 2242102)
Oh really? Last winter I was walking near the ponds there and two women with rubber boots were actually wading in a pond while their labs cavorted in the water. I told them an alligator had killed a woman near a pond in Florida the previous day, but they said they were watching for gators. I saw them again ten minutes later, and they said they had reconsidered and decided not to walk there.
some take longer to Let it sink in... gators were here first, marsh lands have been destroyed for homes, gators left until the dust settled and now they are back.. just watch for them..

cjrjck 08-07-2023 08:09 AM
It would be impractical and ineffective to attempt to control the alligator population in certain areas of TV, especially those areas close to large mashes from whence they come. Remove one and another shows up very soon. On the other hand, the small bodies of water that are somewhat secluded or isolated from the larger marshes are a different matter entirely. The alligator population in these bodies of water should and could be strictly controlled. A small alligator in a neighborhood pond is a cute thing; a large alligator can be a menace to the unsuspecting. Because these bodies of water are more removed from the alligator breeding areas, there is a higher chance of success. At least for a while.

Bwanajim 08-07-2023 11:16 AM
Hunting gators
 
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Originally Posted by GizmoWhiskers (Post 2242073)
But why undisclosed? I get wicked people hunting gators or sick people taping their mouths shut but what about safety for walkers or golfers?

Red Fox / Grey Fox I've been on the tee boxes or out on the fairways and have heard gators croaking to each other from
less than 20 feet away. Definitely keeps you from taking too long on your shot.

Walkers, evening strole out on Marsh Bend, I have seen one of these big 'uns over by Edna's. I was glad I didn't have my dog with me.

A different walk, heard one on Marsh Bend up by the Water Lily bridge. It was so close I crossed the road and walked in the grass just in case.

Gator kills a dog in Chitty Chatty. People don't realize how fast they can run. They CAN climb fences. They CAN open fence poles. Personally I wish they COULD be legally moved after a reaching certain sizes. I don't wish them harm BUT they have no preditors and all living things are their food source.

Maybe its just me, and I'm not playing along with the caption theme but I would want to know if I was walking into this cute little guy's path.

To be a good sport, "You and your little dog too."
Why do you say people are “wicked” for hunting gators?
Are you aware that the state of Florida has a gator hunting season if you draw a tag? It’s because there are a lot of gators and they can be thinned out where necessary. I’ve taken several off my airboat with a harpoon and got a lot of meat for my freezer.
If I’m on a walk with my dog, and one comes after me or my dog, I will take whatever means necessary.

Bwanajim 08-07-2023 11:19 AM
Can you run faster than 22 miles an hour? 😂😂

Lea N 08-07-2023 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2242208)
FICTION: Although alligators can run up to a 20 mph, they can only reach that speed in short bursts. The average thoroughbred racing speed is 44mph.
I stand corrected. I thought this was true. But 20 mph is way faster than I can run.


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