[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by 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?

Alligators | Animal Rights Foundation of Florida

[YouNeverKnow]

Originally Posted by 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!

We have someone on our pond that throws out huge piles of corn twice a day morning and evening every day and attracts large flocks of ducks (that have become so large they can hardly waddle), blackbirds, Sandhill Cranes, Anhingas, Cormorants, and other tropical birds.
We no longer see the ducks in the water swimming and looking for food naturally as they used to be doing. The birds just hang and wait for the their two feedings a day.
They have been doing this for many months.
I’m thinking it’s not good for the Sandhill Cranes and other tropical birds to be eating at this feeding grounds regularly instead of doing what they should be doing naturally to find food.

[anothersteve]

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow

We have someone on our pond that throws out huge piles of corn twice a day morning and evening every day and attracts large flocks of ducks (that have become so large they can hardly waddle), blackbirds, Sandhill Cranes, Anhingas, Cormorants, and other tropical birds.
We no longer see the ducks in the water swimming and looking for food naturally as they used to be doing. The birds just hang and wait for the their two feedings a day.
They have been doing this for many months.
I’m thinking it’s not good for the Sandhill Cranes and other tropical birds to be eating at this feeding grounds regularly instead of doing what they should be doing naturally to find food.

It's illegal to feed any wildlife here in Florida.
Steve

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by bagboy

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

That's what "they" say but have you ever actually seen him or asked a family member?

[Travelhunter]

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

Thanks I never knew that. I have a seven foot alligator in my pond but it seems to stay away from people

[Travelhunter]

Originally Posted by anothersteve

It's illegal to feed any wildlife here in Florida.
Steve

I know feeding alligators is a felony. Is feeding ducks a crime

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Travelhunter

I know feeding alligators is a felony. Is feeding ducks a crime

Feeding ducks and birds is not illegal. And as far as feeding alligators, it only becomes a felony after repeated violations.

[davem4616]

Originally Posted by Travelhunter

I know feeding alligators is a felony. Is feeding ducks a crime

now I haven't fact checked this...however I believe that it's okay as long as it's 'take out'

[csricksdds1]

There is one that likes for people to pet him....I'm not sure if this is the one or not!!

[bilcon]

I have had a few black snakes on my property over the years. One a year, not more than that. I doubt it's the same one. Every once in a while I will see him-her. They are very fast and don't want to be around you. They are OK as long as they don't come in my garage.

[bilcon]

Feed a duck, make a new friend. Feed an alligator, lose an arm.

[merrymini]

Alligators were hunted close to extinction and were listed under the Endangered Species Act. Hunting was prohibited and their habitat was protected. One of the finest comebacks in history. They were removed from that list in 1987 and is an industry providing meat and skins.

[mgkw1]

The saying is "A fed alligator is a dead alligator"

[bhemingway]

Originally Posted by karostay

If its over 6' it will be euthanized Fla law

4' is the length.

[Leadbone1]

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.

While playing golf in Florida and South Carolina I have seen many gators well over 6 feet long. My experience is they are left alone unless they get aggressive Towards pets or humans. I don’t believe they are just randomly killed once they reach a certain size as someone stated out here?