Florida has serious problem with pythons, alligators, and sharks! Its a numbers game always and all of a sudden, these three deadly creatures are in juxtaposition with humans & outcomes can be death
Florida has serious problem with pythons, alligators, and sharks! Its a numbers game always and all of a sudden, these three deadly creatures are in juxtaposition with humans & outcomes can be death
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I was walking through a jungle path to get to a surf beach in Mexico. The path runs about 5-20 feet from a lagoon, which is known to have crocs. I heard a dog woof from the bushes. This concerned me. I assumed a dog was at the waters edge and was barking at a croc. I stopped and called to the Perro. The dog. I tried to get him away from the water. At that point the path was about 10’ from the lagoon. He kept barking. I gave up. About 100’ up two surfers were there all excited. ‘Did you see it? Did you see the croc?’ They had been leaving but a large crocodile blocked their way. I told them about the dog. One laughed. ‘Was it a deep sort of woof woof?’ Yeah it was, I said. It turns out that was no dog. It was a croc giving me a warning I was too close. I asked how big was it and they estimated about 14’. So I had been reaching out into the jungle calling for a dog to get away from the waters edge. Only I wasn’t.
My husband carry’s a .45 when he fishes in rivers or creeks. He see’s lots of big gators. And there are lots feral hogs in those areas and now the bear population is growing and are in our area. Florida bears are smaller but still dangerous.
Not true. Sometimes you just by chance cross paths. I live in the mountains, I hike, i come across copperheads, rattlesnakes, bears and bobcats. I always stop and try to avoid them but if they come at me i protect myself. Just like an animal would to protect. Sometimes thr critter wins, sometimes they don't neither is wrong, it just happens.
Pythons aren’t native to Florida. They are an invasive species with no natural predators there. They are a growing nuisance due to people releasing their pets when they become too big to manage or they simply become bored with them. It is shameful.
The beaches are beautiful to visit and the governor isn’t too bad, but I’m glad I don’t live there.
THE OUTGROWTH OF UNSUSTAINED DEVELOPMENT DESTROYED THE MANGROVES NECESSARY
FOR BAITFISH AND OTHER SPECIES IN THE SHARKS CHAIN OF FOOD SOURCE THE PET DEALERS
GAVE US THE PYTHON WHICH KILLED OFF NATIVE GAME ANIMALS NORMALLY IN THE GATOR’S FOOD CHAIN--AND WE SAT BY AND WATCHED IT HAPPEN IT TOTAL IGNORANCE AND APATHY
This is the everglades, it's swamp land and these creatures live there,people encroach on there habitat and then are surprised when confronted with these creatures.
FL people that live in glades are never surprised about critters. They're very much aware. And every time we visit everglade relations, they never tire of dictating the critter warning list. We simply know that we need reminding of everything every time, just to be safe. :)
I live in Hilton Head and saw this today. It happened last year to an older woman here landscaping near the lagoon and a few years before that with a woman with a dog incident. Definitely more numbers. Then people get on Next Door and argue whether alligators should be euthanized for hanging around the lagoon. It’s kind of common sense.
The gator hunters will come out if local authorities want to capture one that appears aggressive or took a pet. Meat processors, at least about 15 years ago, will can gator meat. Not sure about now as topic hasn't come up with relatives there.
I live on a lake in Florida and a gator came into my neighbors yard and grabbed their dog, they called to have the gator removed and were told they can’t do anything if it’s just another animal it has to attack a person.
northern Australia has a serious problem because they are not allowed to cull the crocs. all the favourite places to swim have been taken over. If there are no natural predators then they need to allow culling
Pythons are non native. That’s a problem. They are hunted and the Florida Python Challenge is usually in August. 🏆 money paid per the size of the snake. $2,500 for the big ones. There are no restrictions for the hunt other than humanely euthanizing the snake. Females can lay up to 100 eggs. The 1st one caught was in 1979. Now there are estimates of 100,000 Burmese pythons in the Everglades and are very destructive killing native wildlife. Including gators. But size matters in that battle. A big Python can be up to 20 ft long. If you want to do the python challenge you need to take a course and score a minimum of 80%. The skins are sold to make boots, purses, belts, etc. big business here in south Florida.
As development continues to encroach on their habits, we see more & more incidents see more gators killing humans. Stupid people feed gators & they lose their fear of people. Lots of people like to fish on the banks of rivers and ponds and then you have granny walking her poodle next to the water and there goes the dog. Or Granny. I have a German Shepard and we used to walk near the pond close to my house until I saw a gator tracking us & swimming in our direction so we got out of there in a hurry. FWC has a registration program for aligátor trapping and hunting and I believe they issue 2 permits per gator hunter in Florida. Probably different in other states.
As for sharks we just get in their way. In the middle of their hunting grounds while frolicking in the surf. If you go to the beach especially stay out of the surf at times when they are known to feed.
So who’s up for a hunt? What say you Paul?
I’m a Florida native and really wouldn’t enjoy either of those types of hunts. But if the opportunity presented itself I would never say never. I would choose a gator hunt over a python hunt though if I had to make a choice. Besides, gator tail nuggets aren’t bad. If the elitists have their way and eliminate other meat sources, a big gator can provide a lot of meat to someone’s family.
Paul, np. Parents, all sets of my and wife's grandparents, and more relatives, all in FL; So we have to do the mandatory Florida run once in awhile, and I've been going there since a 5th grade. Everyone knows about gators and pythons, manatees, sharks, whatever. They know gators can run 30 mph short distances and they keep fur babies on the leash. They know that gators stalk prey near shore under water lying in the mud.
Not sure why fake media is focusing upon this but suspect trying to blame our Ron for a their own fake reporting, as usual.
We here in Florida learn to live with the wildlife. I will say I see what looks like those 15 minute cities being built on our wetlands, and large areas of what we formerly thought were conservation areas, and ranch/farmland being bought and sold developers. Its driving wildlife out of their habitats. It’s so disturbing. Much more frightening than alligators, snakes and sharks. Where I live used to be a rural community.
One must consider what the gpvernment does to change natural behaviors. Like the dead whales washing up from the rador/sonar mapping taking place so they can litter the oceans with atrocious windmill farms. These frequencies affect behavior. They also chip horses and make them where aluminum shoes. Heard of any horse races dying lately?
serious question. With regards to gators why do they not allow the killing of gators by the average person if the gator is away from its natural habitat? You have a gator in your driveway you should be able to take it out. I live in the northeast and they are considering bear hunts. Bears are entering houses in greater numbers. I'm not thrilled with hunters going in the woods to take out what may be an innocent bear but I feel if a bear is hanging around your house you should be able to take it out if you have the right firearms training.
Not a bit worried about malaria. We have great mosquito control and lots of products on the market for personal home use. Plus, I have ivermectin on hand. HCQ is good too. There 4 cases here which have resolved. & the FLDOH was way ahead of the game before the news broke on malaria cases. Thanks to Dr Ladapo.
The bear population has sky rocketed especially in the Lake county FL area aka The Villages😆 there have been encounters at peoples homes in the area. Bear hunts were put on the books and taken back off after the environmental wackos complained. Now they are showing up in Tampa neighborhoods . 1 showed up at the airport recently.
I was walking through a jungle path to get to a surf beach in Mexico. The path runs about 5-20 feet from a lagoon, which is known to have crocs. I heard a dog woof from the bushes. This concerned me. I assumed a dog was at the waters edge and was barking at a croc. I stopped and called to the Perro. The dog. I tried to get him away from the water. At that point the path was about 10’ from the lagoon. He kept barking. I gave up. About 100’ up two surfers were there all excited. ‘Did you see it? Did you see the croc?’ They had been leaving but a large crocodile blocked their way. I told them about the dog. One laughed. ‘Was it a deep sort of woof woof?’ Yeah it was, I said. It turns out that was no dog. It was a croc giving me a warning I was too close. I asked how big was it and they estimated about 14’. So I had been reaching out into the jungle calling for a dog to get away from the waters edge. Only I wasn’t.
🙀
Crocs don't need rattles.
Open carry if you are in the jungle with pythons and gators. Your life may depend on it.
My husband carry’s a .45 when he fishes in rivers or creeks. He see’s lots of big gators. And there are lots feral hogs in those areas and now the bear population is growing and are in our area. Florida bears are smaller but still dangerous.
Carrying a .45 is a good idea, those are large animals. The hogs might even be worse than gators.
Can you rely on Before it's News now?
Your freedom might suffer if you encounter a game warden without a good reason for having the firearm if s/he thinks you might be a poacher.
There is always someone to ruin the fun. LOL. Just telling a joke.
I don't see the humor in threatening wildlife.
Protecting yourswlf feom a wild animal is threatening wildlife? Interesting take!
They don't have lawyers.
Never threaten animals that come to harm people, like poisonous snakes. They must be eliminated!
Snakes don't threaten anything that didn't threaten them first.
Snakes were here long before humans were.
Not true. Sometimes you just by chance cross paths. I live in the mountains, I hike, i come across copperheads, rattlesnakes, bears and bobcats. I always stop and try to avoid them but if they come at me i protect myself. Just like an animal would to protect. Sometimes thr critter wins, sometimes they don't neither is wrong, it just happens.
Pythons aren’t native to Florida. They are an invasive species with no natural predators there. They are a growing nuisance due to people releasing their pets when they become too big to manage or they simply become bored with them. It is shameful.
The beaches are beautiful to visit and the governor isn’t too bad, but I’m glad I don’t live there.
A Hurricane went through the Miami area destroying pet shops selling reptiles. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/burmese-python-invasive-species-in-florida-hurricane-andrew-legacy-cbsn-originals/#:~:text=On%20August%2023%2C%201992%20Andrew%20made%20landfall%20south,number%20of%20exotic%20wildlife%20facilities%20in%20the%20area.
I think that’s the same one that destroyed the Hurricane tracking center!
Yes, but these are not a major problem. I suspect what few there are simple escaped handlers.
THE OUTGROWTH OF UNSUSTAINED DEVELOPMENT DESTROYED THE MANGROVES NECESSARY
FOR BAITFISH AND OTHER SPECIES IN THE SHARKS CHAIN OF FOOD SOURCE THE PET DEALERS
GAVE US THE PYTHON WHICH KILLED OFF NATIVE GAME ANIMALS NORMALLY IN THE GATOR’S FOOD CHAIN--AND WE SAT BY AND WATCHED IT HAPPEN IT TOTAL IGNORANCE AND APATHY
Not a big problem, nor will they ever be.
This is the everglades, it's swamp land and these creatures live there,people encroach on there habitat and then are surprised when confronted with these creatures.
FL people that live in glades are never surprised about critters. They're very much aware. And every time we visit everglade relations, they never tire of dictating the critter warning list. We simply know that we need reminding of everything every time, just to be safe. :)
There are still some good people at BIN. The top writers were reliable when I was there.
News in general required validation, you must do your own research. The more outlandish the claim, the more research!
I understand what you mean. THANKS :-)
I live in Hilton Head and saw this today. It happened last year to an older woman here landscaping near the lagoon and a few years before that with a woman with a dog incident. Definitely more numbers. Then people get on Next Door and argue whether alligators should be euthanized for hanging around the lagoon. It’s kind of common sense.
Don't go near lagoons or bodies of water.
"euthanized"---how terribly "Next Door". How about 'killed'?
I agree. That’s what they call it when it’s not your fault and you did nothing wrong...kinda sounds like MAID in Canada
The gator hunters will come out if local authorities want to capture one that appears aggressive or took a pet. Meat processors, at least about 15 years ago, will can gator meat. Not sure about now as topic hasn't come up with relatives there.
I live on a lake in Florida and a gator came into my neighbors yard and grabbed their dog, they called to have the gator removed and were told they can’t do anything if it’s just another animal it has to attack a person.
Trendy restaurants?
Hi, Dr A - i live in FL not too far from Navarre Beach, which IMO is the most beautiful beach anywhere...when there are no sharks, that is. Lol.
In the same area, Marilyn. How about that?
northern Australia has a serious problem because they are not allowed to cull the crocs. all the favourite places to swim have been taken over. If there are no natural predators then they need to allow culling
Pythons are non native. That’s a problem. They are hunted and the Florida Python Challenge is usually in August. 🏆 money paid per the size of the snake. $2,500 for the big ones. There are no restrictions for the hunt other than humanely euthanizing the snake. Females can lay up to 100 eggs. The 1st one caught was in 1979. Now there are estimates of 100,000 Burmese pythons in the Everglades and are very destructive killing native wildlife. Including gators. But size matters in that battle. A big Python can be up to 20 ft long. If you want to do the python challenge you need to take a course and score a minimum of 80%. The skins are sold to make boots, purses, belts, etc. big business here in south Florida.
As development continues to encroach on their habits, we see more & more incidents see more gators killing humans. Stupid people feed gators & they lose their fear of people. Lots of people like to fish on the banks of rivers and ponds and then you have granny walking her poodle next to the water and there goes the dog. Or Granny. I have a German Shepard and we used to walk near the pond close to my house until I saw a gator tracking us & swimming in our direction so we got out of there in a hurry. FWC has a registration program for aligátor trapping and hunting and I believe they issue 2 permits per gator hunter in Florida. Probably different in other states.
As for sharks we just get in their way. In the middle of their hunting grounds while frolicking in the surf. If you go to the beach especially stay out of the surf at times when they are known to feed.
So who’s up for a hunt? What say you Paul?
I’m a Florida native and really wouldn’t enjoy either of those types of hunts. But if the opportunity presented itself I would never say never. I would choose a gator hunt over a python hunt though if I had to make a choice. Besides, gator tail nuggets aren’t bad. If the elitists have their way and eliminate other meat sources, a big gator can provide a lot of meat to someone’s family.
Thanks for the wonderful information. People need to know there are real Python and Alligator hunts here in FL.
Paul, np. Parents, all sets of my and wife's grandparents, and more relatives, all in FL; So we have to do the mandatory Florida run once in awhile, and I've been going there since a 5th grade. Everyone knows about gators and pythons, manatees, sharks, whatever. They know gators can run 30 mph short distances and they keep fur babies on the leash. They know that gators stalk prey near shore under water lying in the mud.
Not sure why fake media is focusing upon this but suspect trying to blame our Ron for a their own fake reporting, as usual.
We here in Florida learn to live with the wildlife. I will say I see what looks like those 15 minute cities being built on our wetlands, and large areas of what we formerly thought were conservation areas, and ranch/farmland being bought and sold developers. Its driving wildlife out of their habitats. It’s so disturbing. Much more frightening than alligators, snakes and sharks. Where I live used to be a rural community.
One must consider what the gpvernment does to change natural behaviors. Like the dead whales washing up from the rador/sonar mapping taking place so they can litter the oceans with atrocious windmill farms. These frequencies affect behavior. They also chip horses and make them where aluminum shoes. Heard of any horse races dying lately?
A passage about death unleashed via disease, famine *and wild beasts* comes to mind.
Agenda 2030 rewilding the planet. Smart City dwellers not allowed near nature so propagandise to plant the seeds
Bingo. Vonu can appreciate that!
good luck with the malaria
serious question. With regards to gators why do they not allow the killing of gators by the average person if the gator is away from its natural habitat? You have a gator in your driveway you should be able to take it out. I live in the northeast and they are considering bear hunts. Bears are entering houses in greater numbers. I'm not thrilled with hunters going in the woods to take out what may be an innocent bear but I feel if a bear is hanging around your house you should be able to take it out if you have the right firearms training.
Not a bit worried about malaria. We have great mosquito control and lots of products on the market for personal home use. Plus, I have ivermectin on hand. HCQ is good too. There 4 cases here which have resolved. & the FLDOH was way ahead of the game before the news broke on malaria cases. Thanks to Dr Ladapo.
The bear population has sky rocketed especially in the Lake county FL area aka The Villages😆 there have been encounters at peoples homes in the area. Bear hunts were put on the books and taken back off after the environmental wackos complained. Now they are showing up in Tampa neighborhoods . 1 showed up at the airport recently.
Don’t forget the mosquitoes.