Big Gator

[bulldurham]

The rule of thumb (according to a guide at Wakulla Springs, FL) to gauge the size of an Alligator is to measure (in inches) from the top middle of the eyes to the tip of the nose and multiply that number by 12 and then divide by 12 for the number of feet.

While I was able to get close to this big fella off a boardwalk perch, I wasn't close enough to put a tape measure to it (no that I would be that stupid even if I could). So, I measured one I could get close to that was about the same size as the one over his nose at, coincidentally 12 inches and used that for a guide.I estimate this one in at 15 feet....a real brute in Gator Land.

 

[PropilotBW]

Yikes!

 

[jcdeboever]

The rule of thumb (according to a guide at Wakulla Springs, FL) to gauge the size of an Alligator is to measure (in inches) from the top middle of the eyes to the tip of the nose and multiply that number by 12 and then divide by 12 for the number of feet.

While I was able to get close to this big fella off a boardwalk perch, I wasn't close enough to put a tape measure to it (no that I would be that stupid even if I could). So, I measured one I could get close to that was about the same size as the one over his nose at, coincidentally 12 inches and used that for a guide.I estimate this one in at 15 feet....a real brute in Gator Land.

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Yikes. He looks hungry....

 

[ZombiesniperJr]

Nice shots

 

[sw_]

Lol, that guide must've been a UF grad. Nice shots, and I like the tension of the close crop.