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Igel

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16. Why you hatin' on other other Gulf States?

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 10:06 PM

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https://www.fox26houston.com/news/more-alligator-sightings-houston-area-during-mating-season

And if TX and FL, you know it's true for LA, MI, AL. Call them 'tourist attractions' in which tourists, mayhaps, are permitted to feed the attractions (but it's not recommended).

I found amusing the bit,

He is the largest that we’ve ever seen. We’ve spotted about two or three gators this year. They just lay out on the bank across from the elementary school.

The amusing part is the utterly ho-hum attitude. "Yeah, there are 'gators across the ____ from the elementary school students. Don't see the problem."

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Yes! Ritabert Wednesday #14

Wow, the Florida tourism campaign writes itself: tanyev Wednesday #9

Why you hatin' on other other Gulf States? Igel Wednesday #16

...and alligators Ponietz Wednesday #12

A big thank you to everyone who responded with additional information! WestMichRad Wednesday #13