When That "Log" Suddenly Gets Your Attention!

[Silver Britches]

Was recently walking through one of my hunting areas to take some pics & vids, and had to cross some water to get over to where I wanted to go look. What I at first thought was a log on the edge just up ahead, turned out to be a small gator! I stopped and took 3 quick pics, as he eased off the bank into the water. Not wanting to disturb him any further, I decided I'd go in another direction. Besides, it's hard to run in knee deep water!

 

[antharper]

Great pictures ! Doesn’t look real small though

 

[basshappy]

Love the gator.

 

[Silver Britches]

Great pictures ! Doesn’t look real small though

Compared to what I know is in the area, yes, he's small. He was about a 5 footer, I'd say. Still big enough to make me go in another direction.

 

[Silver Britches]

Love the gator.
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Where there's one of those, there's bound to be others near by. Nice pic.

 

[ghadarits]

Be careful if you decide to relocate it. They are incredibly strong. Depending on the animal even a little 3 footer can be a real hand full if it’s not worn out.

 

[Silver Britches]

Be careful if you decide to relocate it. They are incredibly strong. Depending on the animal even a little 3 footer can be a real hand full if it’s not worn out.

I don’t bother them. I’m a guest in their home. Besides, I like having them around to eat some of the pesky hogs. As long as they leave me alone, we cool.

 

[Nicodemus]

I don’t bother them. I’m a guest in their home. Besides, I like having them around to eat some of the pesky hogs. As long as they leave me alone, we cool.

They eat a lot of coons too.

 

[Silver Britches]

They eat a lot of coons too.

Wonder how many gators them coons eat? That’s one tough little joker.

 

[Nicodemus]

Wonder how many gators them coons eat? That’s one tough little joker.

Coons will kill and eat baby gators, every chance they get. They better grab it and run though!

 

[rip18]

Yep, when the log moves, it's time to go!
I remember once when we were going out to put some tin around the base of a dead pine that had an osprey nest in it (predator guard). The guy carrying the tin was in the lead and stepped on a small (4-5 foot alligator). That was one of the most amusing things that I've ever seen. No-one was harmed, and I was carrying the tools and nails, so they didn't go flying!