Wierd Alligator Stuff
Jul 27, 2020 00:19:27 #
I heard many years ago that they keep their mouth open to gather flies until the mouth is full then close the mouth and gulp them down the stink mouth draw flies
Jul 27, 2020 00:36:15 #
newtoyou wrote:
You have it.
I wonder if the gator swallowed the bait and the jug stopped there. Line would be tied to the handle.
If it is wire or cotton line it may corrode from stomach acid and the jug will be freed.
If nylon or other synthetic, gator may be doomed to slow starvation.
Bill
I wonder if the gator swallowed the bait and the jug stopped there. Line would be tied to the handle.
If it is wire or cotton line it may corrode from stomach acid and the jug will be freed.
If nylon or other synthetic, gator may be doomed to slow starvation.
Bill
By the way, the acid will work in a few days to a week, hopefully.
Meantime it may need to stay inactive, low O2 levels.
Not enough air go dive and controll itself underwater
The Dr. prescribes rest and quiet.
And keep your chin up, Gater.
Bill
Jul 27, 2020 00:36:18 #
naikentv wrote:
I heard many years ago that they keep their mouth open to gather flies until the mouth is full then close the mouth and gulp them down the stink mouth draw flies
Never heard that but very interesting.
Jul 27, 2020 06:28:29 #
tomad wrote:
It looks like an old gallon plastic jug Like bleach comes in, big end in his throat, cap end pointing out and a little chewed up. If that's it I hope it's not stuck. Some people use those for jug fishing as a float holding a bait below. Being white he may have struck it from below thinking it was a bird and got it stuck in his mouth.
I agree that it is plastic and probably caught on his teeth. Should be able to brush it off eventually...but sad that he has to. Pollution is so damaging to native wildlife.
Jul 27, 2020 06:31:55 #
Retired CPO wrote:
We got a whole series of this guy. Anyone know what's going on with this Alligator? Tony? Anybody?
nice set
Jul 27, 2020 06:45:18 #
Jul 27, 2020 08:42:42 #
quixdraw wrote:
From the download zoomed, I'd say he "bit off more than he can chew" or swallow. Just what, who knows.
Yup.
Jul 27, 2020 08:43:04 #
Taking a close look, it looks more like something he was trying to eat, or regurgitate. There is a slight rip by the thinnest part at the end by the two puncture wood, it’s too thick to be a plastic jug, also notice there are not dents anywhere on the piece that you normally find in plastic. This looks more like a hunk of bloated meat, that he found dead now it’s stuck. Gators can go a long time without food, but if the object doesn’t rip open because of the build up of gas created by the rot he might a goner. Or I could be wrong.
Jul 27, 2020 09:27:27 #
Jul 27, 2020 09:29:29 #
Jul 27, 2020 09:31:07 #
nimbushopper wrote:
He's obviously trying to swallow something!
That's my best guess. Thanks, cloudhopper.
Jul 27, 2020 09:34:16 #
Jul 27, 2020 10:08:49 #
Jul 27, 2020 10:14:56 #
Here in South Florida these reptiles are easy to spot during winter and spring. Very difficult to see them in summer.
This particular one seems to be chewing on something. I have never seen one of them having difficulties swallowing their pray.
This particular one seems to be chewing on something. I have never seen one of them having difficulties swallowing their pray.
Jul 27, 2020 10:15:14 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
angler wrote:
Good shots Chief.
See lot's of gators round here....looks like the classic case of "bit off more than he could chew"!!!!
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