Well Hello...

 In spite of seeing several of these big guys during my regular walks around campus, they still manage to surprise me.  I think because they are often in new and unexpected places.  Like Monday for example, I saw an old tire in the grass several yards away from the side walk.  I was surprised to see this large piece of garbage since the maintenance usually keeps campus so clean.  When I happened to glance back at it as I walked by however, I was startled to realize that what I mistook for an old tire was really the tail of a rather long gator!

For some reason I expect them to stay in the same place so I know where to expect them to be... but of course they don't listen to me!  Well, I guess I just have to keep a vigilant watch while taking my walks!

I included the tree to give you a bit more scale for his size!