[cappyjon431]

So far, it sounds like we should just "go for it" and see what happens.

No, I am not concerned with gators, I'm a native Floridian and have been around gators crocs and snakes my entire life (my wife, on the other hand, is not a fan). I got the same warnings about sharks and crocs when we were living/paddling in Panama and found that these critters were always more afraid of me than I was of them. I guess I am more concerned about getting arrested for trespassing than any ol' reptile.

Thanks for all the input so far!