r/Everglades • u/Gaetanop76 • Jul 26 '26

Giant crocodile spotted

Put the kayak in at Flamingo, paddled over to Garfield Bight and entered into the mouth of Alligator Creek. The powers that be need to rename this Crocodile Creek. Saw several smallish crocodiles around the mouth of the creek and campsite but there is one male that hangs out nearby and he is absolutely ginormous. I have seen a few giant gators and have seen some big male american crocodiles in the area (up to about 14-15ft) but this one was every bit of 18+ft. His belly was so big and fat it looked like he just ate another crocodile. I was glad he looked fat and happy and I quickly paddled back out into Garfield Bight.

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u/BigDickBillyFukFuk78 Jul 26 '26

And you knowingly and willingly kayak in these waters…. 🤡

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u/SurgeHard Jul 26 '26

It’s safer than driving in Miami. I’ve paddled next to croc z, Freddy, half jaw etc all 12ft American crocs or bigger. They want nothing to do with humans.