Watch a Snake Swim Into a Hungry Alligator’s Territory and Get Slurped Down Like a Noodle

If you’ve been to the American South, you may have seen alligators. These remarkable reptiles are known for their extremely powerful jaws and ability to thrive in a variety of freshwater habitats. Anywhere there’s water within reach, there’s likely a few alligators.

Crocodiles, which are increasing in numbers, are opportunistic predators that eat fish, amphibians, and even snakes – yes, you read that right. These fearsome predators don’t falter with snakes. As you can see in the video below, alligators think of alligators as simply snacks.

In addition to being timeless American legends, these armored swimmers are as smart as they are intimidating. But learn more about the sometimes nasty but always iconic alligator.

How Many Alligators Are in the Wild?

Have you ever been to Louisiana or Florida and thought the tree trunks were flashing? It might not be your imagination. Maybe it was just a close encounter with an American alligator. These tooth-eating inhabitants are a mob in every sense, with an estimated population of over 4 million.

In some areas, wildlife conservation experts say they may be overpopulated. Crocodiles should not pose a direct threat to humans unless disturbed or fed. Most importantly, the more we respect their space, the more reason they have to return the favor.

Believe it or not, there was a time when American alligators were thought to be endangered. Not long ago, they were victims of habitat loss and poorly regulated hunting. However, this dire situation has been reversed by stringent conservation efforts, and since 2018 it has become the species of greatest concern.

Could an Alligator Climb a Tree?

Many people may not associate crocodiles with tree climbing, but they are known to actually climb trees. Older crocodiles are too large, so younger crocodiles usually perform this unusual acrobatics.

We don’t know exactly why, but it’s believed that brave people who can explore the trees are cooling down. How about a natural ingenuity! Crocodiles may look tough and slow, but they have many interesting ways of locomotion.

Their talents and muscular bodies allow them to go far beyond their appearance, such as water jumping. This is more than impressive for a species weighing up to 800 pounds.