[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Robbie0723

Nothing to fear if you stay out of the water and a safe distance from the banks.

In general, what you say is true, but the gators do walk around at times.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FCLp3wyq0I

[MrFlorida]

Reminds me of a friend of mine, who moved out to the country to get away from the city noise, then complained about the noisy crickets.

[Chi-Town]

All my trips to Florida were coastal beach. But one year went boating with a cousin inland and found out that all lakes and ponds are a potential alligator habitat. Never knew that but sure know it now.

[MDLNB]

Summary:
Get rid of the gators. They serve no useful purpose here.
Get control of your pets or get rid of them.
Guns are dangerous so do not allow them free reign without adult supervision.
Home owners do not like dogs to poop on their yards, so take your dog for a walk near a pond.
Gators do not poop on your lawn so gators are OK.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by MDLNB

gators are OK.

I agree with that.

I was raised in Fort Myers and we used to talk with the alligator on the 3rd hole of the golf course. We had interesting conversations.

Notice, I just said "talk". We were much too smart to argue with him (or her). We saw what happened one day when a dog got in his (or her) face.

[spd2918]

Dog collars are bad for the gators digestive system. If you must let your dog run around unleashed, please remove his collar.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by spd2918

Dog collars are bad for the gators digestive system. If you must let your dog run around unleashed, please remove his collar.

That is very thoughtful of you. I agree. 😏