Friend has a gator problem (Florida) (1 Viewer)

[bosoxs45]

How do you get rid of them if they are building nests in your backyard?

 

[heckmanm]

Just keep cheap domestic beer on hand

@The Gator

 

[Tom Servo]

Someone in Florida has a gator problem?  The hell you say. 

 

[That one guy]

You call FWC...do not mess with a momma gator

 

[Parrothead]

get a crocodile

 

[Osaurus]

Dynamite is really the only way to be sure.  

 

[eoMMan]

You call FWC...do not mess with a momma gator

Yup. You could also try a gator trapper. They're around.

 

[E Street Brat]

Mmmmm Gator

 

[Osaurus]

Are these laid back Gulf gators, snooty east coast gators, or central Florida gators?  There are different options.

 

[gianmarco]

And whatever you do, don't invite any out of town guests over.

 

[Slapdash]

I think shirtless Messi pictures would scare him off.

 

[NeverEnough]

Probably have sex with it.

 

[shadyridr]

As a New Yorker I can't even fathom this

 

[Parrothead]

I think shirtless Messi pictures would scare him off.

or Nick Saban

 

[JaxBill]

And whatever you do, don't invite any out of town guests over.

Especially with small dogs that are chained outside.  

:appetizers:

 

[JaxBill]

Someone in Florida has a gator problem?  The hell you say. 

Next thing you'll tell me the road is under construction to keep up with increased demand.

 

[shadyridr]

@The Gator someone doesn't like you bro

 

[jhib]

Just feed them instead and they'll basically be your pets.

 

[arrow1]

Just feed them instead and they'll basically be your pets.

That looked fake

 

[CletiusMaximus]

If you can flip them on their backs, they get stuck that way and will eventually starve.  The best way to do this is to get them to chase you, and run in a zig-zag pattern causing the gator to flip.

 

[Sinn Fein]

We all have a Gator problem.  Unfortunately, Joe will not perma-ban him.

 

[The Gator]

If you can flip them on their backs, they get stuck that way and will eventually starve.  The best way to do this is to get them to chase you, and run in a zig-zag pattern causing the gator to flip.

Confirmed 

 

[JaxBill]

You call FWC...do not mess with a momma gator

Seriously this. If they're nesting you could have a couple dozen or more little gators before you know it. 

http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/managed/alligator/facts/

 

[brun]

Get one of these

 

[Joe Summer]

According to that website, there are alligators in Oklahoma and Arkansas. That's messed up.

 

[GroveDiesel]

Move north.

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

Praise Tebow

 

[E Street Brat]

What kind of waterway is he on?  Pond, lake, river?

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

As a New Yorker I can't even fathom this

Same here.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

As a New Yorker I can't even fathom this

Everyone knows NYC sewer is full of massive crocs and gators. They are there because people flush the live ones down their toilets. It is known.

 

[eoMMan]

Praise Tebow

But don't praise Aaron Hernandez.

 

[RC94]

According to that website, there are alligators in Oklahoma and Arkansas. That's messed up.

That is messed up.  I just asked a friend from Oklahoma and he said there are some on the border with Louisiana, so it's just in a small portion of the state, but they are there.

 

[That one guy]

As a New Yorker I can't even fathom this

Was having this conversation with friends from Chicago over the holiday:  they can’t comprehend gators and their threat (outside of just being completely frightened by them).  I, being born and raised down here, am completely flabbergasted that there are fresh water lakes and rivers without them.  Same goes for those that are landlocked when approaching the ocean and sharks.  I can’t imagine not being within a 45 minute drive of the ocean and sharks are just a thing, others have to take a vacation to witness the ocean and then get told “there’s a really mean bitey fish in there”

 

[RC94]

Was having this conversation with friends from Chicago over the holiday:  they can’t comprehend gators and their threat (outside of just being completely frightened by them).  I, being born and raised down here, am completely flabbergasted that there are fresh water lakes and rivers without them.  Same goes for those that are landlocked when approaching the ocean and sharks.  I can’t imagine not being within a 45 minute drive of the ocean and sharks are just a thing, others have to take a vacation to witness the ocean and then get told “there’s a really mean bitey fish in there”

It's a whole different kind of streetwise.  I was born and raised in NYC and am streetwise for NYC, but I could never relax in my backyard if there are gators around.  I wouldn't even think to look out for them when I visit places that have them because we don't realize how prolific they are, although now that I have read a little about them I would personally keep an eye out now (until I forget).

 

[bosoxs45]

What kind of waterway is he on?  Pond, lake, river?

He lives in a trailer near a pond. 

 

[RC94]

He lives in a trailer near a pond. 

Interesting.  I live in a van down by the river.

 

[Ron Swanson]

He lives in a trailer near a pond. 

So, somewhere in the Lakeland - Davenport - Lake Wales - Bartow quadrant? Just playing the odds here.  Highest concentration of trailers, ponds, and gators in the State. 

 

[E Street Brat]

Ron

You stalking me?

 

[Osaurus]

So, somewhere in the Lakeland - Davenport - Lake Wales - Bartow quadrant? Just playing the odds here.  Highest concentration of trailers, ponds, and gators in the State. 

It’s like the meth parallelogram

 

[dickey moe]

See ya later

 

[Beef Ravioli]

That is messed up.  I just asked a friend from Oklahoma and he said there are some on the border with Louisiana, so it's just in a small portion of the state, but they are there.

Oklahoma borders Louisiana??? I know Arkansas does. I am shocked that OK has gators!

 

[RC94]

Oklahoma borders Louisiana??? I know Arkansas does. I am shocked that OK has gators!

No, it doesn't as far as I know.  He said in the far SE corner on the border, but may have meant near LA.  It was over text.  I am surprised there are gators in OK, but apparently there are in the far SE corner of the state.

 

[comfortably numb]

It's a whole different kind of streetwise.  I was born and raised in NYC and am streetwise for NYC, but I could never relax in my backyard if there are gators around.  I wouldn't even think to look out for them when I visit places that have them because we don't realize how prolific they are, although now that I have read a little about them I would personally keep an eye out now (until I forget).

Yep.

I guess closest i could think of for a NJ guy like myself is being in your yard and a bear comes strolling along

Im a city guy and dont live near bear areas but when i go camping my head is on a swivel for bear. Ive encountered bear 3 times but just something about a freaking dinosaur crawling up to my yard and eating my dog while im having a drink qould leave me anxious. Im sure its a northern thing but im with ya

 

[The Duff Man]

See them later?

 

[Hot Diggity Dog]

That is messed up.  I just asked a friend from Oklahoma and he said there are some on the border with Louisiana, so it's just in a small portion of the state, but they are there.

The border of Oklahoma and Louisiana must be one magnificent cluster .

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

See them later?

That’s how you can tell the difference between an alligator and a crocodile.

The time frame in which the two of you will be in each other’s presence again.

 

[Sputnikv8]

How do you get rid of them if they are building nests in your backyard?

I vote to run over the nest with a mower.  

 

[peaces]

Maybe the gator is just depressed and needs a hug. Is he wearing a crown?

 

[JetMaxx]

Show them Cam @ Auburn highlights

 

[Chemical X]

How do you get rid of them if they are building nests in your backyard?

speak with them calmly and concisely.  explain your concerns.