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07-11-2010, 02:56 AM
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Montana Master
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Alligator-On-Bank-Of-Ohio-River
Here is a recent article that was in our local paper.
How would you like to wake up with that near your camper? There is actually a campground about a mile from there along the Ohio River in Portsmouth, Ohio.
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07-11-2010, 08:29 AM
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Montana Master
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That thing isn't near big enough to be any danger to anyone that has any common sense. The nice size one's are a different deal (7 to 10 ft), now those outside your camper are a hazard. Had them in Florida.
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07-11-2010, 09:43 AM
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Montana Master
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by JimF
That thing isn't near big enough to be any danger to anyone that has any common sense. The nice size one's are a different deal (7 to 10 ft), now those outside your camper are a hazard. Had them in Florida.
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Yeah, I agree with you but if you lived in our country you would realize that this is very unusual to say the least. I bet someone had it as a pet and it got turned loose or possibly there might be a remote chance it hitched a ride on some boat.
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07-12-2010, 06:03 AM
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Montana Fan
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Yep, like the article stated, it had to have been some bodies pet that got away some how. Because it could have never survived the cold 30 degree water that had back in Feb. However, the thing that would bother me is, if it were a pet and the owner just got tired of caring for it, and turned it loose. You know it's like people that turn dogs and cats loose out on the highway or wooded areas because they don't want them any more and could care less about the welfare of the poor animal. That really burns me up. The good thing in the article, is they said they would turn it over to a local zoo. Anyway, I've said enough....Joe
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07-12-2010, 06:27 AM
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Montana Master
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Anyone that wants a pet gator, doesn't know gators.
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07-12-2010, 11:40 AM
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Montana Fan
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Someone needs to be sure that it isn't a caiman lizard which closely resembles an alligator, especially when young. They can be found in some pet shops. They don't grow as large but can still be a worry. I fear that the zoo won't take the critter as they usually don't have room for additional animals. Maybe they will now that there has been a lot of press on this one. Hopefully, it can go to a rescue league or something. It appears it has been a pet and certainly can't be released into the wold - no matter which species it may be.
Lynne
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