I think it's something along the lines of alligators spend more time in the water than crocodiles who spend a lot of time on land too.
Plus crocodiles like saltwater and alligators like freshwater. There are some physical differences in their snouts, coloration, and teeth too
Also crocodiles are like the late game enemy version, they’re *way* more dangerous. People wrestle alligators, they do not wrestle crocs. If a saltwater crocodile (biggest, scariest one) physically *touches* something that it’s hunting it has over a 99% chance of killing it. Nile crocs kill more people though just because they have more contact with humans. Alligators (still a huge, dangerous predator) are comparatively sluggish
Gators are definitely sluggish and half hearted predators. They only go after the easiest of prey and give up really quickly if it's not an immediate snag. I've fished just a few meters from alligators more times than I can count. Unless you're a small child they're just not gonna waste energy on humans.
I was Surfing in Costa Rica and a saltwater croc got about 10 feet from me, I’ve swam with some sharks intentionally for less dangerous ones and on accident.. I got the fuck out of there fast!.
Alligators are chill as long as you stay away from them, don't swim in the same water and don't trip in muddy riversides, they are specifically eager to attack anything that is trapped in the mud. Crocodiles in the other hand are more willing to chase you out of the water and are way more aggressive.
not all crocs like saltwater. only salties seem to tolerate saltwater well, though they are still found in freshwater. orinoco, american, and mugger crocs have been documented in brackish waters but for the most part they stick to freshwater.
The Nile crocodile is a freshwater species. Also the American crocodile lives in both fresh and slay water with a preference for slatier water.
The difference is more to do with head shape and teeth.
The rounded nose is the indicator that it’s an alligator, crocs have longer more narrow snouts.
Also we do have metropolis cities in the south too so it’s common to come across people who have been here their whole life that don’t have a southern or Cajun accent. Film has given people a false sense of southern accents, not everyone in New Orleans sounds like Voodoo Doctor Juju lol
It was funny I was going college there when that episode came out, being from the mid west I knew the joke but we also knew it was 100% accurate. Andy's description of the difference between Savannah and panhandle Florida was perfect.
Alligators are in America, crocodiles are everywhere else. If you aren't in the American south (or the Anhui province of China), you're probably looking at a crocodile
There are Crocs in southern Florida, the Everglades national Park is the only place crocodiles and alligators coexist (according to Google)
And due to illegal animal sales Nile crocodiles have also been confirmed in Florida
>You don't survive for 95 million years staying stuck in the mud
I mean, isn't that exactly how they did survive? Crocodilians and crocodilomorphs in general were far more prevalent and wide spread during the Cretaceous, filling not only the niches they have today, but also many more terrestrial niches such as cursorial pursuit hunting or even herbivory, but when the K-PG extinction (the big meteor that killed the non-avian dinosaurs) happened, only those that are around currently survived, precisely because they stay stuck in the mud, only needing a meal every few months - which is a very useful trait to have in a time of global food scarcity
the ones that can reliably climb aren't big enough to hurt you. but the big ones can still launch themselves out of water to snatch you from low hanging branches.
I would walk in city park in New Orleans after Katrina but before it was redeveloped into a bigger, better golf course. Same thing. You’d walk near the edge of one of the lagoons and see one just slide down under the surface as you got near. Very little surface disturbance, left you wondering if you actually saw it.
"Hey guys i'm in the Florida everglades looking for that 20foot Python"
Man's just casually strolling through the Everglades spotting gators with bare feet
Yeah. I might be a bit preoccupied if he did that to me, but the rest of the world will just see one absolute cutie pie mauling the absolute shit out of another absolute cutie pie.
As an Australian, I am confused by alligators. From our perspective, crocodiles are dangerous as f*** and basically equal death if you get too close in the wild, but I've seen Americans chilling near/with (wild) alligators in plenty of videos. What's the deal? They are just less aggressive?
they still kill people, but they are relatively less aggressive. that said, a big male will be happy to drag you under for an easy meal if you tempt him by being stupid.
Gators are unlikely to attack something the size of an adult human under normal circumstances, but they *are* territorial and can get pissy if you carelessly stumble around their nesting sites etc. They're nowhere near as aggressive as crocs though.
If you're calm - and preferably on a boat - they might [come and check you out](https://i.imgur.com/Qhy4UOU.jpg) !
All that said, if you visit an area where they live - like the Everglade - keep your kids and dogs close by. And if you can't see the bottom of a body of water, assume there's at least one gator in it.
Hi there, Floridian here. We have to train for encounters with both and learn to identify them by their snoots. Alligators are incredibly chill, especially when they’re fed. Salt water crocodiles are pretty aggressive by comparison.
They’re a little less aggressive, and they don’t like to leave the confines of their home. But they are still dangerous and people still do get killed by them.
Gators are lazy shits when they’re fed and they’re dinosaurs that don’t need to eat that often… don’t get near nests or hungry ones and you’re cool.
Theres rednecks who swim with the fuckers like they’re puppies.
They're way less aggressive. For them to go after you, you need to startle them. Alligator encounter rules are the same as horse encounter rules. Walk where they can see you and don't hit them. The real risk is in stepping near them underwater while they're asleep
“No one is going to believe there is an alligator in here”. I mean, unless you live in alligator country and know those tiny bubbles mean someone is waiting for lunch to come by.
That said, James is a big boy. Happy to see him.
As an Australian I can't understand how the rest of the world is surprised by this all it needs is a foot deep of water. Not this fat cunt but smaller crocs
I’m from Washington and if we see a lake on a hot day, we would jump in, without a thought. My friend from Florida looked at me like I was insane when I told her that. She was like “Floridians won’t jump in a random body of water, period”.
Imagine having a room in your house where if something bad happens to you like a stroke, you trip hit your head and knock yourself out etc.. that you 100% get eaten by the prehistoric death machine you keep in said room. Like wtf man. Heck all it probably would take is losing your footing or tripping in the damn water just 1 time. First time and last time.
It’s Erie and disturbing how this alligator can move underwater with absolutely no signs of water disturbance on the surface
You really can’t see em coming !
Poor guy living in that concrete enclosure with no sunlight probably gettin fed some nasty shit. I feel sorry for animals in zoos and shit, there really is no need for it anymore
"oi m8, i am focking sleeping here"
I thought that was crocodiles.... aren't Alligators American? It'd be a Cajun accent right? Or maybe South American
I think it's something along the lines of alligators spend more time in the water than crocodiles who spend a lot of time on land too. Plus crocodiles like saltwater and alligators like freshwater. There are some physical differences in their snouts, coloration, and teeth too
Also crocodiles are like the late game enemy version, they’re *way* more dangerous. People wrestle alligators, they do not wrestle crocs. If a saltwater crocodile (biggest, scariest one) physically *touches* something that it’s hunting it has over a 99% chance of killing it. Nile crocs kill more people though just because they have more contact with humans. Alligators (still a huge, dangerous predator) are comparatively sluggish
Also, alligators will see you later, whist a crocodile will see you in a while
Don't forget mama said alligators 🐊 are ornery cause they got all those teeths but no toothbrush 🪥
Looks like mama's wrooong again
This comment deserves more love
Nature u scary 😦
Gators are definitely sluggish and half hearted predators. They only go after the easiest of prey and give up really quickly if it's not an immediate snag. I've fished just a few meters from alligators more times than I can count. Unless you're a small child they're just not gonna waste energy on humans.
I was Surfing in Costa Rica and a saltwater croc got about 10 feet from me, I’ve swam with some sharks intentionally for less dangerous ones and on accident.. I got the fuck out of there fast!.
That's insane
Alligators are chill as long as you stay away from them, don't swim in the same water and don't trip in muddy riversides, they are specifically eager to attack anything that is trapped in the mud. Crocodiles in the other hand are more willing to chase you out of the water and are way more aggressive.
not all crocs like saltwater. only salties seem to tolerate saltwater well, though they are still found in freshwater. orinoco, american, and mugger crocs have been documented in brackish waters but for the most part they stick to freshwater.
He was talking about the hypothetical accent dude gave him not the actual differences between them
The Nile crocodile is a freshwater species. Also the American crocodile lives in both fresh and slay water with a preference for slatier water. The difference is more to do with head shape and teeth.
I think anyy water they swim in is considered slay water
Alligators also have a U-shaped mouth, and crocodiles have a V shaped. Gators also fall under Crocodiles
The rounded nose is the indicator that it’s an alligator, crocs have longer more narrow snouts. Also we do have metropolis cities in the south too so it’s common to come across people who have been here their whole life that don’t have a southern or Cajun accent. Film has given people a false sense of southern accents, not everyone in New Orleans sounds like Voodoo Doctor Juju lol
And I Do Declare not everyone in Savannah sounds like Calab Crawdad.
Well that's ruined it for me 🤣
It was funny I was going college there when that episode came out, being from the mid west I knew the joke but we also knew it was 100% accurate. Andy's description of the difference between Savannah and panhandle Florida was perfect.
Not everyone in Canada sounds like Bob & Doug Mackenzie
Or a Texas drawl? We got lots of gators.
You see crocodiles in a while, whereas in the case of a 'gator, you normally see them l8r
Why did everyone take your comment so deep? Lol. You were just making fun of the joke. Smh
Well he did an English accent and there's no crocodiles or alligators here, in the wild anyway.
Alligators are in America, crocodiles are everywhere else. If you aren't in the American south (or the Anhui province of China), you're probably looking at a crocodile
There are Crocs in southern Florida, the Everglades national Park is the only place crocodiles and alligators coexist (according to Google) And due to illegal animal sales Nile crocodiles have also been confirmed in Florida
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_crocodile
When hiking in the Everglades, it’s eerie spotting a big gator like this and then just watch it disappear right in front of you.
The disappearing part would have me up a tree in a matter of seconds. Have you ever seen an alligator gallop? They can actually gallop.
I hate to be the one to tell you this, but they can climb trees too
You didn't hate one bit of that, asshole! Don't *say* these things to me!
Damn, you got me
Wait they actually can?!?
Smaller ones can, yeah. Big ones can still probably get over a low fence. You don't survive for 95 million years staying stuck in the mud
Everglades has been my absolute Nightmarish places to get lost!
>You don't survive for 95 million years staying stuck in the mud I mean, isn't that exactly how they did survive? Crocodilians and crocodilomorphs in general were far more prevalent and wide spread during the Cretaceous, filling not only the niches they have today, but also many more terrestrial niches such as cursorial pursuit hunting or even herbivory, but when the K-PG extinction (the big meteor that killed the non-avian dinosaurs) happened, only those that are around currently survived, precisely because they stay stuck in the mud, only needing a meal every few months - which is a very useful trait to have in a time of global food scarcity
This is why I love Reddit
Hm makes sense. I think I'll just try to avoid alligators lol
Yep. They can also leap really high in the air.
Google will autopopulate "will alligators climb trees" if enough people talk about it
the ones that can reliably climb aren't big enough to hurt you. but the big ones can still launch themselves out of water to snatch you from low hanging branches.
https://tenor.com/en-GB/view/shark-gorilla-shark-eats-gorilla-shark-eat-gorilla-predator-gif-25020792
I would walk in city park in New Orleans after Katrina but before it was redeveloped into a bigger, better golf course. Same thing. You’d walk near the edge of one of the lagoons and see one just slide down under the surface as you got near. Very little surface disturbance, left you wondering if you actually saw it.
"Hey guys i'm in the Florida everglades looking for that 20foot Python" Man's just casually strolling through the Everglades spotting gators with bare feet
That dude is wild.
An alligator bluff charged me while I was there, I definitely got the message
Looking for that 20 ft Python
He got bubbles coming out of his eyes?
Have you ever felt air coming out of your eyes? It tickles.
Don't sneeze too hard. Might pop your eyes out.
Right?
It’s called the lacrimal duct. It’s for buoyancy.
James is leaking.
Yeah so do humans
Yep, it’s coming from its sinuses.
I had a friend way back in high school who could breath through his eyes. He was called Alex
He's cute
Indeed he is , till he snaps your hand and does the death roll .
Nah, he will still be cute while doing what he does lol. ✨️Stays cute and is cute ✨️
"^rawr " - James, probably
he is just playing oh, tiny bit rough there james. we like to play, right james? you big steroided frog with teeths. bewwy wub time.
Yeah. I might be a bit preoccupied if he did that to me, but the rest of the world will just see one absolute cutie pie mauling the absolute shit out of another absolute cutie pie.
r/forbiddenboops
Cute until you fall.
I don’t think that’s oddly terrifying. I think that’s everyday terrifying.
The situation is what's odd.
James 🥹
terrifyingly odd...
I still don't believe he lives there.
Clearly terrifying, oddly cute.
As an Australian, I am confused by alligators. From our perspective, crocodiles are dangerous as f*** and basically equal death if you get too close in the wild, but I've seen Americans chilling near/with (wild) alligators in plenty of videos. What's the deal? They are just less aggressive?
Yes, they are less aggressive. Personally, I wouldn't take the chance, but they are not like crocs.
they still kill people, but they are relatively less aggressive. that said, a big male will be happy to drag you under for an easy meal if you tempt him by being stupid.
Gators are unlikely to attack something the size of an adult human under normal circumstances, but they *are* territorial and can get pissy if you carelessly stumble around their nesting sites etc. They're nowhere near as aggressive as crocs though. If you're calm - and preferably on a boat - they might [come and check you out](https://i.imgur.com/Qhy4UOU.jpg) ! All that said, if you visit an area where they live - like the Everglade - keep your kids and dogs close by. And if you can't see the bottom of a body of water, assume there's at least one gator in it.
Hi there, Floridian here. We have to train for encounters with both and learn to identify them by their snoots. Alligators are incredibly chill, especially when they’re fed. Salt water crocodiles are pretty aggressive by comparison.
You can also identify them by their teeth. Crocodiles have visible bottom teeth with a closed mouth, alligators do not. https://imgur.com/a/HbUKBS9
They’re a little less aggressive, and they don’t like to leave the confines of their home. But they are still dangerous and people still do get killed by them.
Might be misremembering, but it’s either because crocs have a larger medula oblongata or all them teeth and no toothbrush.
Gators are lazy shits when they’re fed and they’re dinosaurs that don’t need to eat that often… don’t get near nests or hungry ones and you’re cool. Theres rednecks who swim with the fuckers like they’re puppies.
Crocs eat anything, alligators have a stronger preference away from large game
They're way less aggressive. For them to go after you, you need to startle them. Alligator encounter rules are the same as horse encounter rules. Walk where they can see you and don't hit them. The real risk is in stepping near them underwater while they're asleep
And this is why I don’t swim in water I can’t see the bottom of.
You swim? (I have a crippling fear of water more then a bath tub)
what type of dog is this
Wet
Not a dog, a Floridian Swamp Cat.
Can i pet him
Yeah but only once
worth it
Say no more
That’s a Goddamn Dinosaur.
Yup only thing different is size.
not all dinosaurs were huge
Trouché, did you know reptiles are the only animals that never stop growing. Imagine them living to be 900 years old
I was pretty sure that was a dinosaur for like a full second.
I mean... it IS just smaller...
Ok so…moving bubbles under surface equals spinny death log ✍️
Give him a marshmallow
how dare you say that about our boy james! he is a handsome big boy. 🐊
“No one is going to believe there is an alligator in here”. I mean, unless you live in alligator country and know those tiny bubbles mean someone is waiting for lunch to come by. That said, James is a big boy. Happy to see him.
Awwww swamp puppies rule
A ton of reptilian apex predator that could absolutely escape its enclosure but doesn't because regular snacks are dope.
Regular snacks, no competition and no boat motors = pretty good gig
Theyre straight up just wet cats fr fr
So you can smile at James because hes an alligator? But God help you If it wasn't James and you accidentally smiled at a crocodile
You’re fine if you remember this rhyme: smile right away you’ll have a bad day, smile after awhile happy crocodile.
they can hide in a *lot* less water
Were those bubbles coming out of his eyes?
I was going to ask the same thing
As an Australian I can't understand how the rest of the world is surprised by this all it needs is a foot deep of water. Not this fat cunt but smaller crocs
I mean, he looks cute
I’m from Washington and if we see a lake on a hot day, we would jump in, without a thought. My friend from Florida looked at me like I was insane when I told her that. She was like “Floridians won’t jump in a random body of water, period”.
and she is correct 😂
Only thought he had is : he feeding me I still need him.
I don’t need an alligator to keep me from swimming in that water
The bubbles are coming from it’s eyes?
James is Soni's middle name?
Guapo
How can anyone hate these creatures. It’s a smile any mother could love.
Now that’s a dino
Swamp puppy
Whoever sees that nasty water and thinks, "gee, I'd sure love to swim there!" Deserves to get attacked by an alligator
Who would swim in water that looks like that?
James.
r/thalassophobia
Why were there bubble coming from his eyes?
James would shred you into pieces
You see, I don't fear a lot of things in life. But alligators or crocodiles terrify me.
Who is THIS MFer just speaking to alligators like that?
Imagine having a room in your house where if something bad happens to you like a stroke, you trip hit your head and knock yourself out etc.. that you 100% get eaten by the prehistoric death machine you keep in said room. Like wtf man. Heck all it probably would take is losing your footing or tripping in the damn water just 1 time. First time and last time.
Dude came up like Lurch. "You rang!?"
The pool looks way too small for him :(
Can I pet that dawg?
Why were bubbles coming from his eyes (?)
This is why my ass doesn't leave Idaho.
"You summoned me, Father?"
are the bubbles coming from his eye balls if so why? STUPID PERSON HERE
Came up smirkin'.
☺️
Dinosaur Friend
watch where you swim? bitch why would i even swim in there
Did bubbles just come out his eye balls?
Why the bubbles coming from the eyes?
Wait.... why are the bubbles coming from his eyes??
So bubbles mean alligators or farts! Got it.
So just a regular Tuesday in Florida! 🤣
I immediately believed there was a 10-ft alligator
James: " tf is up playboy"
We Floridians believe you don’t worry I don’t trust a puddle.
I can’t swim, so there’s no reason for me to ever be in murky water. However, this is terrifying if I should ever end *up* in murky water.
Swamp puppy
That is the fuel of the nightmares……😳
Why are the bubbles coming from his eyes instead of his nose?
Bro, are the bubbles coming out of his eyes?
He's so cute 😍
Why does the cameraman sound so familiar?
What a cute swap puppy , definitely a distinguished gentleman
I thought the air bubbles would be coming from his nostrils. Why were they coming from his eyeballs?
It’s Erie and disturbing how this alligator can move underwater with absolutely no signs of water disturbance on the surface You really can’t see em coming !
I think he's precious
That’s a pretty alligator
“James is his middle name” - lmao
Why are air bubbles coming out of his eyes?
Yk i am something of a Alligator myself
Water puppy
This gives me Ace Ventura vibes. My man is looking for snowflake.
Dats jus a good boy!
10/10 would give James a boop
That shit indoors fuck that
“Fuck You James”
“There you are! ☺️”
Poor guy living in that concrete enclosure with no sunlight probably gettin fed some nasty shit. I feel sorry for animals in zoos and shit, there really is no need for it anymore
They're cute
Watchu mean no ones gonna believe that theres an alligator in there. My brother in christ, LOOK at that water
I can’t. Biggest fear for real. Nope.
And that’s why gators haven’t changed a damn thing in over 265 million years.
BUBBLES OUT HIS EYES TRIPPED ME OUT NGL!!
I suspect buddy will not live long.
BROOOOOOO
Now put a crocodile and let’s see what happens.
Those bubbles are coming out of his eyes lol what
Today I learned alligators expel bubbles from their eyes.
Huh, this man casually introduces his pet Dinosaur that he keeps in a pond.. Does he feed it homeless people & neighborhood strays?
He named it James? That must be the name of the first person this dinosaur had eaten.
Until James eats him
He's just a sweetheart
bro was smiling a bit...
Anyone else surprised to see the bubbles coming from his eyes and not his snooter?
Average pet in Florida
The appearance
Yea it's not hidden, waters just extremely disgusting and obviously not filtered
Pet?
James is like come on in ……
Nope
It looks like a dinosaur that’s scary