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Originally Posted by FreddieFerric
They are indeed interesting to look at, but photo Op's don't tell the full story. They'll eat every domestic pet you've got without a single gator tear and them some.
Down in my neck of the woods they are plentiful and too often aggressive with some reaching scary, enormous size. You have to trust me, I have direct experience with them.
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I believe you! We keep a respectable distance for sure. When we moved in here I installed a Japanese stone lantern about 10 feet from the shoreline, starting 30 minutes before dawn to beat the heat, digging out a proper foundation, etc. After a few minutes a gator came swimming by to watch, about 10-15' away from the shore. Just hung out there for 15 minutes or so, watching me work awkwardly since I wouldn't turn my back to him. If we weren't empty nesters whose years with a dog are past, this would not be the location of choice. I feel fortunate to have the wildlife we do, being near the marsh and the intracoastal. All the same, every time Boss-girl sees one I get to hear "he's so cute". 
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