Florida RV Park with NO alligators

Geez, I didn't realize how prominent the gator population is! And I've visited Florida a few times, never leaving the rental car other than to park at an attraction. Glad we only have monster mosquitoes to contend with.

After watching 3 episodes of Gator Boys, I fear no gator. BUT I will keep the artificial leg closer than my real leg.

Dance Chick wrote:
We live in a 55+ golf course community in central FL that has lakes, ponds, canals, and lots of natural wetlands/marshes. We actually take our Grandson out every Saturday on the golf cart to find alligators and turtles. There are alligators everywhere. As stated, if you're smart about it and take your dog on a short leash, you'll be fine. I'd rather see an alligator than a snake. Snakes give me the creeps.

If your in a rattlesnakes space he will bite you-no doubt. An alligator will run the other way in almost all cases.

We live in a 55+ golf course community in central FL that has lakes, ponds, canals, and lots of natural wetlands/marshes. We actually take our Grandson out every Saturday on the golf cart to find alligators and turtles. There are alligators everywhere. As stated, if you're smart about it and take your dog on a short leash, you'll be fine. I'd rather see an alligator than a snake. Snakes give me the creeps.

Dutch_12078 wrote:

Patter wrote:
Thankyou all for your replies. I think we will try another State.
Terry

I can't think of any state or province that doesn't present some risks from the indigenous wildlife and/or weather. Alligators present less of a threat in my view, than moose do in the northern states and Canadian provinces.

You got that right. Western U.S. you have rattlesnakes just to name one!

"Alligators can't stay long in salt water. Go to the Keys and stay on the beach"

I'm not sure that salt water has any effect on them. I've seen plenty of alligators at The Canaveral National Seashore (I'm not talking about the ocean beaches there). That is all salt water. And I've also seen plenty of gators around Merritt Island in the 'brackish' waters there. That brackish water is pretty salty too.

I'm pretty sure they are not in the Keys because there are no lakes or ponds, or real swampy backwater areas down there. They are not ocean creatures. Or maybe they are not Jimmy Buffett fans ?

I think they are intriguing. They are real dinosaurs and, even though their brain is tiny, have survived for millions of years. Why them and not T-Rex ? Even with the millions of alligators in this country, only a few people get bit in any one year. And you genuinely have to work at it to get bit in most cases. When I moved down here, one of the first things I did was to visit Gatorland in Orlando. I wanted to see how they looked and how they acted. The mistake I made was attending the snake show. One of the handlers walked around with a large Water Moccasin. Someone asked where it came from and the handler replied they had caught it just that morning 'out back'.

The truth is that I'm way more concerned about the snakes, scorpions, spiders and fire ants down here then the alligators.

Tim

Patter wrote:
Looking for a Park in central Florida without alligators

What's wrong with having gators about??? They were here first, we (snow-birds)are the invading species!!!

Most Communities and RV Parks monitor their waterways, and have them removed if they show up, or are within a certain size limit. I live in Central Florida, and I haven't seen that they are that many near populated areas.

Patter wrote:
Thankyou all for your replies. I think we will try another State.
Terry

I can't think of any state or province that doesn't present some risks from the indigenous wildlife and/or weather. Alligators present less of a threat in my view, than moose do in the northern states and Canadian provinces.

The Gators are more afraid of you than you are of them. If they have not been fed by man, they will go the other way. Alligators can NOT turn quickly. Run in a zigzay pattern and you will live to see another day.