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Sep 8, 2012 01:27:12 #

irrigator Loc: Seffner, Florida

Changed direction to come over and give me a look.

Sep 8, 2012 02:07:03 #

Goldwinger Loc: Boynton Beach Florida

irrigator wrote:

Changed direction to come over and give me a look.

Looks hungry , did you move ? I thought you lived by me .

Sep 8, 2012 03:49:20 #

fergal

scary

Sep 8, 2012 08:30:17 #

irrigator Loc: Seffner, Florida

Goldwinger wrote:

irrigator wrote:

Changed direction to come over and give me a look.

Looks hungry , did you move ? I thought you lived by me .

Doggone right I moved. He was quite intense. I live just east of Tampa about 5 miles..

Sep 8, 2012 09:23:08 #

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Very nice shot. I bet I would have moved before you.:)
Did you look like lunch or dinner?
Erv

Sep 8, 2012 10:05:22 #

irrigator Loc: Seffner, Florida

Erv wrote:

Very nice shot. I bet I would have moved before you.:)
Did you look like lunch or dinner?
Erv

This guy lives in a small pond that for some reason he thinks he owns. When you get his attention it is a pretty good idea to back off. He is quite aggressive. During mating season you really have to be careful. Keeps you alert, that's for sure.

Sep 8, 2012 10:47:52 #

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

I like this shot!! Now how long is this guy? I think he does own the pond.:) At least in my book.
Erv

irrigator wrote:

Erv wrote:

Very nice shot. I bet I would have moved before you.:)
Did you look like lunch or dinner?
Erv

Sep 8, 2012 10:53:45 #

lorenww Loc: St. Petersburg

Great photos. I have had gators spot us and the dogs and have seen them change direction and follow us, gets the adrenalin going for sure.

Sep 8, 2012 11:43:27 #

irrigator Loc: Seffner, Florida

Erv wrote:

I like this shot!! Now how long is this guy? I thi... (show quote)

He is around 11 or 12 feet. When he crosses the road near his pond he is longer than the road is wide and it's about 10 feet wide. He won't hold still long enough for me to measure him with my tape.LOL. He is big and very very fast. I have seen him catch birds.

Sep 8, 2012 11:46:56 #

irrigator Loc: Seffner, Florida

lorenww wrote:

Great photos. I have had gators spot us and the dogs and have seen them change direction and follow us, gets the adrenalin going for sure.

I was out at the pistol range one day and stopped on the way home to let my dog go for a swim [Lab]. He lost his frisbee under the water and would not come back until he found it. A huge Gator was coming for him and I had to go into the water and bring the dog back to shore. I had my wife stand on the shore with the 45 in case the gator got too close. Luckily I got the dog out before we were in any real danger. Now, that will get your blodd pumping.

Sep 8, 2012 11:50:45 #

irrigator Loc: Seffner, Florida

This one is a near miss or as George Carlin would say " A near Hit".

Sep 8, 2012 12:11:57 #