Lake Apopka (Warning! graphic)
Jun 4, 2022 11:45:11 #
The only place that I’m aware of in America where there are crocodiles is Flamingo, Florida. Flamingo is located at the very southern tip of the Florida mainland in Everglades National Park. The park rangers say it’s the only place in the world where alligators and crocodiles co-exist. Stay FAR away
from crocodiles!
from crocodiles!
Jun 4, 2022 11:48:40 #
arperry wrote:
Oh no. Poor soft-shell turtle. I never knew that a gator would devour a turtle. Gators need to perfect devouring pythons instead. That would help the Everglades.
I have always heard that Turtles were a favorite food of Alligators. Now I know that they do eat Turtles, don't know if they are favorites, but...Yeah, it seems like they could pitch in and help!
Jun 4, 2022 11:49:59 #
ashriverguy wrote:
The only place that I’m aware of in America where there are crocodiles is Flamingo, Florida. Flamingo is located at the very southern tip of the Florida mainland in Everglades National Park. The park rangers say it’s the only place in the world where alligators and crocodiles co-exist. Stay FAR away
from crocodiles!
from crocodiles!
Thanks, Jeff!Jun 4, 2022 12:33:30 #
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Jun 4, 2022 13:45:23 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
Very good set, Chief.
Thank you again, Earnest!
Jun 4, 2022 13:46:02 #
raymondh wrote:
Fascinating captures!!
Yes, I thought so too!
Jun 4, 2022 14:47:15 #
Jun 4, 2022 15:23:13 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Went back out to the Lake very early this morning. Very early being 7am. which is when the gate opens. Full light this time of the year.
Saw and photographed a bunch of good stuff, but this was the most dramatic. So, I thought it deserves it's own post!
Saw and photographed a bunch of good stuff, but this was the most dramatic. So, I thought it deserves it's own post!
oh my gosh...these are amazing. everyone has to eat...even the gators.
Jun 4, 2022 15:36:51 #
bodiebill wrote:
That could be you!
No Way! He was across the canal and up on the far bank. I'm a photographer with a 500mm telephoto, not a suicidal maniac. I am very careful when out and about with a camera.
Jun 4, 2022 15:40:38 #
merrytexan wrote:
oh my gosh...these are amazing. everyone has to eat...even the gators.
Thanks, texan. Definitely not what I expected when I headed out at 0630 to get some photos in the swamp! And yes, just a hungry Gator doing what hungry Gators do!
Jun 4, 2022 16:19:34 #
dennis2146 wrote:
Is it a crocodile or an alligator? I thought it was an alligator. Are there crocodiles in America?
Dennis
Dennis
Hi Dennis - there are some crocs in Florida but they are fairly rare.
Jun 4, 2022 16:23:12 #
[quote=Retired CPO]
Saw and photographed a bunch of good stuff, but this was the most dramatic. So, I thought it deserves it's own post!
Looks like a snapping turtle - they are pretty mean themselves. I was walking around a local lake once and saw a snapping turtle trying to drown a duck to eat. The duck eventually went under.
I personally prefer my snapping turtle in soup; so I can't condemn the gator.
Saw and photographed a bunch of good stuff, but this was the most dramatic. So, I thought it deserves it's own post!
Looks like a snapping turtle - they are pretty mean themselves. I was walking around a local lake once and saw a snapping turtle trying to drown a duck to eat. The duck eventually went under.
I personally prefer my snapping turtle in soup; so I can't condemn the gator.
Jun 4, 2022 17:21:55 #
Jun 4, 2022 20:05:12 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Apparently there are Crocodiles in America. But, no. This is a Gator. I was just suggesting that since they are pretty closely related, maybe they share the same kind of digestive systems.
Thanks. I don’t think I knew that.
Dennis
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