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Old 03-30-2023, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by dhdallas View Post
As one who is familiar with the alligators, you do not have to worry about them if you use a little common sense. On one occasion the current took me within a paddle-length distance from a big boy but he was unperturbed and ignored me. They would rather eat something smaller than humans as in birds, fish, & small mammals (like people's pets) & usually only eat once per week.
You say that they would rather eat something smaller and usually eat once per week.

I agree that they would rather eat something smaller but that doesn't mean they always eat something smaller. And how do you know when they have last eaten? Can you tell how hungry they are by looking at them?

And if someone is using common sense, I don't recommend kayaking down a narrow river with numerous alligators in the water!