Speaking of Reptiles

[eaglssong]

While we're on the subject of reptiles, THIS is a REPTILE!! LOL

Shot BD (before digital) at the West Lake parking area in Everglades National Park.


Grandma, what big teeth you have. hehehe

[zainal abidin]

This is very healthy alligator and ready to ambush under direct sunshine....eeeee looked at the sharp teeth's there I am so scared to see this creature.

[eaglssong]

Zainal, alligators are actually very interesting creatures.

On dry land, they can out run humans in a short sprint. Mostly though, as long as you don't corner them, they just lie there, basking in the sunshine. Of course, mothers with new babies can be very dangerous.

This one isn't being threatening with that mouth open. That's how they adjust their body temperature.

[the dragonn]

That looks like an American Crocodile rather than an Alligator. Brilliant photo Anne.

[zainal abidin]

Zainal, alligators are actually very interesting creatures.

On dry land, they can out run humans in a short sprint. Mostly though, as long as you don't corner them, they just lie there, basking in the sunshine. Of course, mothers with new babies can be very dangerous.

This one isn't being threatening with that mouth open. That's how they adjust their body temperature.

Thanks Anne for the information but still scared to this prehistoric creature.

[clintdawley]

Yep. Compare the American 'Gator to the Australian Croc!

The American 'Gator is just a big lizard compared to the vicious and agressive saltwater Croc.

[Lambert]

Wow! How far from that beast were you when you took this picture?

[eaglssong]

Laurent, I wasn't right on top of it, but close enough that in a sprint, I probably would have lost. What I did was to keep the rear bumper of the car between me and it. I got off the one shot and suddenly it was gone. I think I was using a 400mm lens though. LOL

[Styx]

Wow, I'd like to have one of those in my moat. lol If I had a moat.

[eaglssong]

Wow, I'd like to have one of those in my moat. lol If I had a moat.

You would need a very LARGE moat. This one was the biggest danged gator I've ever seen. It was HUGE!! LOL

Hey, if you don't have a moat, what's protecting the castle??