[pearlsam]

I live on one of the ponds near the Ashland postal facility and we have a very large alligator who has taken up residence here. I am told someone is feeding it and put it in grave danger. If it becomes used to human interaction, it will become dangerous and be removed or killed. Please do not feed any wildlife.

[karostay]

If its over 6' it will be euthanized Fla law

[DeanFL]

Originally Posted by karostay

If its over 6' it will be euthanized Fla law

.....WAIT, WHAT???....


you mean the gator or the person feeding it?

[photo1902]

Actually it's generally 4' or larger.

Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program | FWC

[anothersteve]

Originally Posted by photo1902

Actually it's generally 4' or larger.

Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program | FWC

Trapping, not killing.

"Persons with concerns about an alligator may call our toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286). When someone concerned about an alligator calls the Nuisance Alligator Hotline, we will dispatch one of our contracted nuisance alligator trappers to resolve the situation. Generally, an alligator may be deemed a nuisance if it is at least four feet in length and the caller believes it poses a threat to people, pets or property.

SNAP uses contracted nuisance alligator trappers throughout the state to remove alligators from locations where they are unwanted or unwelcome. If a complaint meets the qualifying criteria, SNAP will issue a permit to a contracted nuisance alligator trapper authorizing the removal of the animal."

Steve

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by anothersteve

Trapping, not killing.

"Persons with concerns about an alligator may call our toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286). When someone concerned about an alligator calls the Nuisance Alligator Hotline, we will dispatch one of our contracted nuisance alligator trappers to resolve the situation. Generally, an alligator may be deemed a nuisance if it is at least four feet in length and the caller believes it poses a threat to people, pets or property.

SNAP uses contracted nuisance alligator trappers throughout the state to remove alligators from locations where they are unwanted or unwelcome. If a complaint meets the qualifying criteria, SNAP will issue a permit to a contracted nuisance alligator trapper authorizing the removal of the animal."

Steve

They are euthanized. Not relocated.

[LuvtheVillages]

Originally Posted by anothersteve

Trapping, not killing.

"Persons with concerns about an alligator may call our toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286). When someone concerned about an alligator calls the Nuisance Alligator Hotline, we will dispatch one of our contracted nuisance alligator trappers to resolve the situation. Generally, an alligator may be deemed a nuisance if it is at least four feet in length and the caller believes it poses a threat to people, pets or property.

SNAP uses contracted nuisance alligator trappers throughout the state to remove alligators from locations where they are unwanted or unwelcome. If a complaint meets the qualifying criteria, SNAP will issue a permit to a contracted nuisance alligator trapper authorizing the removal of the animal."

Steve

Yes. Then after the gator is trapped and removed from sight, it is killed. The sale of the hide and meat is how the trapper is compensated.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by LuvtheVillages

Yes. Then after the gator is trapped and removed from sight, it is killed. The sale of the hide and meat is how the trapper is compensated.

Correct!

[karostay]

Originally Posted by DeanFL

.....WAIT, WHAT???....


you mean the gator or the person feeding it?

This day and age No Comment

[karostay]

Originally Posted by photo1902

Actually it's generally 4' or larger.

Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program | FWC

Always come down to size

[bagboy]

Originally Posted by LuvtheVillages

Yes. Then after the gator is trapped and removed from sight, it is killed. The sale of the hide and meat is how the trapper is compensated.

A decent size alligator was removed from Redfish Run a few years ago because people were getting too close to it. I witnessed the removal. Bang stick to the head, loaded in their truck, and gone. No hiding anything.

[bagboy]

And I'll add, Larry the Alligator because of his fame, is the luckiest reptile ever.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by pearlsam

I live on one of the ponds near the Ashland postal facility and we have a very large alligator who has taken up residence here. I am told someone is feeding it and put it in grave danger. If it becomes used to human interaction, it will become dangerous and be removed or killed. Please do not feed any wildlife.

Don’t kill wildlife either, if harmless snake not on you’re property leave it alone. They eat mice, rats, and insects like cockroaches. If you have no clue if it’s harmless avoid it.

[billethkid]

We move into their habitat and they become the "nuisance" (according to some)....
Then removed and killed.
Where are the special interest folks for the alligators?

[Mleeja]

We have a couple of ducks that have adopted our small pond. I have to remind myself everyday not to feed them. Look but no touch!