He sure is. I was going to post what you posted. Most folks don’t realize how fast that big boy can run if he decides he wants to. If one chases you run in a zigzag pattern to get away.

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Posted by James11111

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Posted on 6/7/21 at 4:50 pm to Bigfishchoupique

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He sure is. I was going to post what you posted. Most folks don’t realize how fast that big boy can run if he decides he wants to. If one chases you run in a zigzag pattern to get away.

Gators can only run 10-11 mph tops on land for a brief amount of time, however due to their weight they run in a zig-zag pattern which slows them down. Pretty easy to run away from if you don't fall on your arse from fear.

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Posted by goofball

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Posted on 6/7/21 at 8:19 pm to Bigfishchoupique

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. He sure is. I was going to post what you posted. Most folks don’t realize how fast that big boy can run if he decides he wants to. If one chases you run in a zigzag pattern to get away.

They can move very quick for short distances. Certainly quicker than I can.

The lawn service company found one about that size in my aunt's side yard. It was just laying there in the shade. She was at least a quarter mile from the nearest body of water. Rural/suburban Louisiana. 13-14 feet, which I thought was rare when you are away from larger bodies of water. Apparently it was feeding on nearby livestock.

A fence can reduce the likelihood of you being surprised by one. The larger ones are unlikely to scale a fence, but the smaller ones can do it pretty easily.

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