If I saw a someone down at one of the Squares walking around with a snake, you would hear the sound of screeching tires accompanied by the smell of burning rubber.... that would be us in our golf cart leaving the area. Seriously, common sense should prevail and since most of us either fear or have a huge respect for these reptiles, I don't feel that they should be in public area gathering places. My personal opinion is that the owner is looking for attention. There are other places to walk around with pets.

We can only hope... Went to the craft show, too many people with dogs getting underfoot, too many leashes almost tripping people. If your dog is your best friend and too important for you to leave home...you really do have issues.

Trolls or rumors, we tend to believe everything that is posted because we believe in the integrity of our members. I tend to think Livesea is not a troll because he/she has been a member since April.

Splitting hairs. The public has access to the squares, whether Villages residents or not.

They can block my sidewalk off too if the Presidents stops to speak there.

I would second that - but then we might be the only two:)

Dangerous territory - Dogs are kings in TV!

This one has the ring of truth. There are some folks foolish enough to bring a snake to a public domain with live music and lots of people. The snake would garner attention and have a ring of people around it. The fear livesea mentioned sounded real. So, I believe it happened.

So far as I know, snakes are not illegal (but I do believe you have to have a license to own one in Florida); they're not often dangerous (but don't get near one that is shedding its skin -- they're very nasty tempered then) but they are wild animals and can and have attacked in the past; they have their own beauty.

Sorry if you're afraid of snakes. They do a lot of good things. My attitude is that anything that eats rats and keeps them away from me is a wonderful creature. (We all have our fears and dislikes.) So, if I see a snake at a square, I'll be in the circle wanting to touch it. Feel free to run the other direction but don't think you have the right to prevent it from being there just because you're afraid of them.

Please .. give it a rest! This thread is about SNAKES. We just did a "dog on patios" thread which the Mod closed after 1,273 views and 55 posts. Enough!!

Nice post Red. I too believe the poster but the teens with snakes have the right to be on the Square too. It is too bad for the snake though. One of my nieces has a pet snake and I can see her doing exactly the same thing with it on the Square.

Respectfully Bare - please quote the FIRST person who changed the subject. It WAS NOT ME! Tell him to give it a rest! Why pick on me? Thanks.


in case you missed it: And you'll notice that I did not respond once in that other thread you talked about.

But you could also consider that this thread is about bringing an animal (a snake in this instance) to a public square. If that's not OK then why do other animals get a pass? Yes the owner may look for attention but have you noticed how cute dogs in strollers tend to garner the same attention? What's the difference if they are both legal in the square? Is that keeping it on the subject?

Maybe I should have paid for lie detector tests and a sworn deposition before posting here about a hideous snake that WILL ruin many people's desire to go and try to enjoy themselves at Brownwood.

In typical fashion, the usual people here gang up and smear and shoot the messenger. I shouldn't be surprised after reading here for quite awhile.

I guess if somebody wants to bring their pet alligator, gila monster, bats, or pet skunk to the square that's okay too with the gang on here.

And yes, other people did see this snake and stupid owner, and nobody thought it was cute, only horrifying.

I'm done.

I have had someone who I know verify that there was indeed a python at Brownwood.

It had to be someone who just wanted to get us all riled up and to show off to bring a snake to a square where many if not most are afraid of snakes of any kind..

I see a lot of guys there who have trophy wives who are several decades younger than they are and they bring them there for the same reason. (To show off and get people all riled up.)

I am finding that many young people these days who have not been yelled at properly make me want to bite. Do they not have mothers?

No snakes at Brownwood. No thank you. No snakes in The G's yard, no thank you. I do not think this was Gary Morse's fault, but will wait to see what some folks have to say.

I am sorry OP. I didn't trust you and you were telling the truth.

If it's legal - sure why not?

Done? After only a few posts? Unless you've posted under another name before that may be a record for giving up on your opinion.

I don't get riled up at that sight but I get your point. People do all sorts of things to bring attention to themselves. Probably human nature in all of us. But 99.99% of the time I just smile and sometimes shake my head. No need to get riled up. Just stay away from the snake (or trophy wife:)) if you like.

See post #28 of this thread.

Are there trophy husbands, too?

Live and let live.

Pet alligators on the Squares would be crossing the line of public safety as would a highly strung attack dog of some kind. A calm attack dog might even be worse as you would not know what it is really feeling.