Florida Man Arrested For Keeping Alligators In A Pool

A Florida man has been arrested for reportedly keeping alligators in a pool in his backyard. It's a bad idea for many reasons!

It turns out, it wasn't just alligators he was keeping on his property. There were also several freshwater slider turtles, as well. He's not Joe Exotica but he's definitely up for the running for Florida Man Of The Year after this story went viral!

The alligators were being kept at a home in Marion County, Florida. Now, he's facing several charges over it. There remain a lot of questions, like where did he get them? Why was he keeping them? What was he thinking?

According to FOX 35 Orlando, wildlife officers arrived at the home in Marion County after receiving a tip about him possibly having two alligators in a pool in his backyard. At first, he reportedly denied having any alligators on his property, but he later admitted that the reptiles were, indeed, in his pool. During their investigation on the property, law enforcement also found an alligator that had been recently killed along with several freshwater slider turtles.

The man was not immediately identified but was taken into custody on two charges of possession of an alligator, and one charge of unlawful take of slider turtles, per FOX 35 Orlando. It remains unclear where he got the animals. Keeping dangerous animals like alligators on your property can be dangerous for not only you--but your neighbors and community as well! How often do we hear about these exotic animals escaping? There are already enough alligators in the wild in Florida that you have to worry about--the last thing you need is for your neighbor's pets to get loose and eat your dog. Hey, it happens!

It reminds me of that Crazy Chimp Lady documentary series currently streaming on HBO. People love chimps, and they're adorable and so human-like that they start to raise them not even as pets but as family members, and it often has disastrous endings as the chimps get older. There have been stories of people getting their faces ripped off and more. They might be cute, but there are other sides that can come out if they get upset! Keeping any kind of wild animal or exotic animal on your property is a risky decision and is often illegal, depending on your state and location. Keeping alligators on your property is not a good idea, no matter where you are.

Oh, America the beautiful. Across our wonderful continent of North America you'll find amazing, adorable animals. However, you'll also find creatures that are incredibly dangerous. Here are 5 animals in North America that could kill you.

Now, just because they can kill you doesn't mean they're out to do it. Yet, it means they have the possibility of doing so! So, it's best to be aware!

Well, some of these animals you're probably already well aware could kill you. However, some of these animals you might not know can kill you. Or, maybe you don't know they're actually around! Hey, like NBC used to say, "The More You Know."

Naturally, there are many more than 5 animals in North America capable of killing you. There are countless. Some may be big powerful animals. Others may be poisonous. It's important to know what's out there. These animals could be lurking in your basement. They could be outside your home. Or, they could be all the way across the country from you and pose absolutely no risk of danger or harm.

Of course, when you only select five animals to talk about, you're leaving a lot on the cutting room floor. So, you won't hear about any sharks on the list. We know they can kill you. Additionally, jaguars, mountain lions, and American Bison didn't make the list. That's right. Bison can kill you, and they have! Not only are Bison huge animals, but they also have horns! Several ways they can take you out. It's not just limited to a stampede.

Furthermore, I'm counting an "animal" as anything in the Animal Kingdom. They may be reptiles, amphibians, insects, and more. I'm counting them all as animals. I don't want to hear that "technically, arachnids aren't animals" or anything. Let's just relax and have fun.

Grizzly Bears are incredibly dangerous! They're also massive. They have sharp claws. Additionally, they have very sharp teeth and brute strength. There is no shortage in the ways a Grizzly could kill you. They're very popular up in Alaska and Western Canada.

Alligators are dangerous animals. They're ancient, smart, and deadly. According to USA Today, alligators have been responsible for 33 human deaths in the last 50 years. Not a great way to go. They're quicker than you'd think. Then, sneaky, too! Uh oh.

These small light brown scorpions are deadly! They have venom that is painful and potentially deadly. You don't want to be stung by one of these. Note that they are nocturnal and are common in southern California, southern Arizona, southern Nevada, and parts of Utah and New Mexico. Black lights can help you spot them at night.

This species of rattlesnake is endemic to the Southeastern United States. Of course, there are other common rattlesnakes found across the country that are also deadly. They like to live in upland dry pine forests, flatwoods, sandhills, and coastal maritime hammocks. Also, they are excellent swimmers! So, don't try to get away by swimming. They'll catch you! It's said to be the most dangerous venomous snake in all of North America.

The Brown Recluse Spider has necrotic venom. Their bites will often require medical attention. It is one of three spiders in North America with dangerous venom along with the Black Widow and Chilean Recluse. They're mostly found in the Central United States. They are very dangerous and harmful to the older community and younger individuals. They're typically between 6 and 20 millimeters.