Florida Everglades
Apr 1, 2012 10:21:16 #
nicedream wrote:
I'm moving from St Louis to Tampa in a week! It's... (show quote)
This place looks legit and seems to have a wide offering of boats and options:http://evergladesboatrental.com/
Apr 1, 2012 10:27:27 #
I was in Fl about 10 years ago and I went to the Everglades to take some photos. I stayed in Florida City and I would drive to the Everglades on day trips. My favorite place for taking photos was at Royal Palm, at that time, the Anhinga Trail there was a boardwalk that went thru the area. From the trail I took lots of photos of gators, snakes, turtles, lizards and alot of different kinds of birds. I would try there before hiring a guide and airboat. Also, Janes Scenic Drive was a great place for getting shots of gators laying on logs in the swamp. It is along the Tamiami Trail between Miami and Naples. I think it was around the Big Cypress area.
Apr 1, 2012 10:52:40 #
BTW - Gators are absolutely everywhere in South Florida (and most of the rest of Florida for that matter). If you can't get decent shots of gators in Florida every time you leave your motel, throw away your camera. The risk is the lure of being able to get to close - they are usually docile, but are more dangerous than they look.
Also, be VERY careful not to step in a fireant nest - they look like mounds of sand next to the road or on trails. They will really spoil your day if you get into them
Also, be VERY careful not to step in a fireant nest - they look like mounds of sand next to the road or on trails. They will really spoil your day if you get into them
Apr 1, 2012 10:55:01 #
nicedream wrote:
Guy's, I was always going to hire a guide. Chill.
I'm a woman lover. I really like Woman, ok? Can't wait to see what you say to me.
I'm a woman lover. I really like Woman, ok? Can't wait to see what you say to me.
Hey niecedream...stick one thumb up your butt then put the other thumb in your mouth and wait for someone to yell switch..........
Apr 1, 2012 11:24:27 #
My understanding is that people have released pet Boas and Pythons there and they are taking over.
There are other snakes besides Boas and Pythons there. I don't know too much about snakes. But I do know, the wrong kind will kill you.
There are other snakes besides Boas and Pythons there. I don't know too much about snakes. But I do know, the wrong kind will kill you.
Apr 1, 2012 11:52:56 #
nicedream wrote:
I'm moving from St Louis to Tampa in a week! It's... (show quote)
Guide and airboat is a good thing if you want to get out...
Apr 1, 2012 11:54:11 #
Air boat is the only way to see the Everglades...not just for safety, better vantage point if your lucky enough to sit on the Up-seat, even more fun if you get to pilot one. If it's equipped with an aircraft engine, you'll almost forget why you took the ride in the first place. (photography opps)
Apr 1, 2012 11:57:24 #
Archy wrote:
Hey niecedream...stick one thumb up your butt then put the other thumb in your mouth and wait for someone to yell switch..........
nicedream wrote:
Guy's, I was always going to hire a guide. Chill.
I'm a woman lover. I really like Woman, ok? Can't wait to see what you say to me.
I'm a woman lover. I really like Woman, ok? Can't wait to see what you say to me.
Hey niecedream...stick one thumb up your butt then put the other thumb in your mouth and wait for someone to yell switch..........
Chill?...I withdraw my suggestion to hire a guide & boat....get a boat and go alone...donate to the food chain...
Apr 1, 2012 11:57:33 #
Boas & Pythons are more common the closer to Miami one is. On the west coast side near Naples they are less common.
Apr 1, 2012 12:18:28 #
Jamers
Loc: Michigan
ewoody wrote:
LenA is correct...Rt. 41 is a great place to be able to take your time and see gators in the wild...was there this time last year and stopped at several road side parks. There were canals and streams with no less than 15-20 gators, gar fish and other species. I was able to photograph gators that were 8-10 feet away....so word of advice...have a lookout and make sure you have dry ground under your feet, and DO NOT wear flip-flops not good traction and hurts the gators digestion.lol
The smaller one with the narrow nose looks like a crocodile
Apr 1, 2012 12:26:09 #
Jamers wrote:
The smaller one with the narrow nose looks like a crocodile
There are American Crocodiles in the Everglades.
They are considered Very Bad Customers!!!
Apr 1, 2012 12:37:01 #
Jamers
Loc: Michigan
madcapmagishion wrote:
There are American Crocodiles in the Everglades.
They are considered Very Bad Customers!!!
Jamers wrote:
The smaller one with the narrow nose looks like a crocodile
There are American Crocodiles in the Everglades.
They are considered Very Bad Customers!!!
Yes, I remember hearing similar reports about the attitude of a crocodile is more vile than that of an alligator.
Apr 1, 2012 12:41:07 #
Jamers wrote:
quote=ewoody LenA is correct...Rt. 41 is a great ... (show quote)
I was thinking that very thought when I saw that picture. I have never been to Florida but it is on my "Bucket List." I would love to shoot some shots of the wildlife there.
Apr 1, 2012 12:55:29 #
Apr 1, 2012 13:01:00 #
make sure to go to shark valley,off of rt 41,its a 11 mile loop,you can take a tram but not good for picture taking,either walk a ways or rent a bike there,you will be amazed.
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