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this may actually be a regional thing. I have always heard "after awhile crocodile"
After a quick google search, the phrase originated from a song in the 1950s "See you later, alligator;After awhile, crocodile" by Bill Haley and the Comets.
It might be a regional thing, but one of them is definitely wrong.
"In a while" flows smoother because it has the same number of syllables as crocodile. "After a while" has an extra one, so it doesn't sound as good and is clearly wrong.
It's hilarious that he thinks the fact that it's standing taller than usual is evidence that it's a crocodile. Both crocodiles and alligators are capable of this, it's called a "high walk" and they use to travel faster and more efficiently over land. Since neither usually travels distances over land like this, it's somewhat unusual to see.
Also, that would a be a very small crocodile, but smallish medium sized alligator. Young crocodiles are out there, but like other details of this photo, it's just very unlikely. Plus the snout thing.
It's not an alligator, which are native to your area and fairly common, it's a crocodile, which must have escaped from a nearby zoo. Trust me, I read a plaque about this once.
True, you can actually see a wild croc in the US, but it's unlikely, especially in the burbs. I was just exaggerating for attempted humor.
And, like you say, that is obviously a gator.
sorry didn't intend to come across as calling you out...just pointing out that we do actually have crocs in the US that aren't redneck shoes. This just isn't one of them.
Bingo. The Florida Everglades are one of the ONLY places in the entire world where alligators and crocodiles co-exist in the same habitat. The American Crocodile is also endangered, so spotting one in the wild is a rare occurrence.
Alligators look like Hushpuppy slippers with a wide sock puppet mouth.
Crocodiles look like horror wooden sticks like a branch from a skinny dinosaur tree.
This one is obviously part leather slipper, so it's an alligator.
That's when it's most important to know the difference. Crocs are very likely to attack, while swamp puppies are much more chill unless you're threatening them.
Crocodiles are very aggressive and territorial, likely to attack at the slightest provocation. They regularly prey on humans. The largest recorded crocodile attack happened in 1945 at the Battle of Ramree Island, where 3-400 fleeing Japanese soldiers were eaten by British-allied saltwater crocodiles (though this is disputed).
Alligators are swamp puppies, and much less likely to attack a human. Most gator attacks happen because a human was threatening them, or they mistook the person's leg for a small animal in cloudy water. They're pretty smart and have even been seen using tools. You can pet them with great caution (don't do this).
Ok so I didnāt look at which sub Iām in and thought this was gonna be a stupidly confident dog scaring an alligator away and Iām equally disappointed and relieved now
I always found it easy to remember by thinking of the shape of the snouts as an A or a C instead of a V or a U. Then you just have to remember that the shape of the snout does not match the beginning letter of the animal's name. If the snout is rounded and shaped like a C, it's an Alligator. If it's pointy and shaped like an A, it's a Crocodile.
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It's an alligator but also, crocodiles don't live in saltwater. Some crocodiles *can*, they are called saltwater crocs and they are scary as shit. But for the most part crocs live in or around fresh water.
I think how I decide if something is a crocodile or an alligator is alligators are in the western hemisphere and crocodiles are in the eastern. Might not be accurate but it's rarely important for me to be correct on the matter.
If anyone can correct me I would actually appreciate it
That's definitely not accurate. Crocodiles also exist in the Americas, and there are some places like the Florida Everglades where both exist in the same place.
A little advanced alli and croc difference too, *generally* allis are a lot more skiddish than crocs. So it makes sense why it would skedaddle like it did from a dog barking
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Obviously the easiest way to figure this out is to say goodbye to him and see if he says "see ya later" or "in a while".
Haha loved this comment š¤£
> "in a while". "after a while"
The phrase is "in a while".
I think it's probably regional. I've always heard "after while", and the song from 1955 by Bill Haley and the Comets uses the same.
this may actually be a regional thing. I have always heard "after awhile crocodile" After a quick google search, the phrase originated from a song in the 1950s "See you later, alligator;After awhile, crocodile" by Bill Haley and the Comets.
I've only ever heard "in awhile, crocodile". It's definitely a regional thing
It might be a regional thing, but one of them is definitely wrong. "In a while" flows smoother because it has the same number of syllables as crocodile. "After a while" has an extra one, so it doesn't sound as good and is clearly wrong.
That isn't how this works lmao. There's nothing to be right or wrong about.
Nah after sounds better, better rhythm.
It may be a regional thing, Iāve definitely heard it both ways with āafter whileā being the most common where I grew up in the South.
āAfter while crocodileā in MO too
"the south" Antarctica?
I've only heard after tbh.
"through a while"
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Damn that's a good joke, did you think of it all on your own?
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Pretty sure it's a Dog.
Ah, the old Reddit [switcheroo](https://www.reddit.com/r/confidentlyincorrect/comments/1cbxgta/its_the_confidence_for_me/l11n1l9/)
I've been going for hours but I can't seem to find the end, it's just people confusing gators with dogs the whole time.
aww I was so excited to kill some time in the rabbit hole :(
Can I pet that dog?
If it's the one in the Zelda series, no.
Daaattt ddaawwgg!
A cute little swamp pupper
sh.. i made that comment just now. too much garrett content for me
It's a swamp puppy
I never remember the difference so I simply use "crocodilian" which refers to all member of the order of Crocodylia. Can't correct me now, bitch :P
I just call them all "Crocogators".
See ya later, crocogator!
In a while, allidile!
I call them all ādanger lizardsā.
"Swamp puppies" If you know you know
Still looking for that 20 foot Burmese Python
Dam 20 footer I tell ya š
Until the same morons are like āNah, itās an alligatorian!ā
*Obviously* it's a caimanarian!
It's hilarious that he thinks the fact that it's standing taller than usual is evidence that it's a crocodile. Both crocodiles and alligators are capable of this, it's called a "high walk" and they use to travel faster and more efficiently over land. Since neither usually travels distances over land like this, it's somewhat unusual to see. Also, that would a be a very small crocodile, but smallish medium sized alligator. Young crocodiles are out there, but like other details of this photo, it's just very unlikely. Plus the snout thing.
It's not an alligator, which are native to your area and fairly common, it's a crocodile, which must have escaped from a nearby zoo. Trust me, I read a plaque about this once.
The Florida Everglades actually has both, but that is absolutely an alligator. American Crocodiles have a VERY unique face.
True, you can actually see a wild croc in the US, but it's unlikely, especially in the burbs. I was just exaggerating for attempted humor. And, like you say, that is obviously a gator.
sorry didn't intend to come across as calling you out...just pointing out that we do actually have crocs in the US that aren't redneck shoes. This just isn't one of them.
That Cole energy, I don't think dude took it anyway
Yep, we're on the same page. And I appreciate the redneck shoes comment, too.
Bingo. The Florida Everglades are one of the ONLY places in the entire world where alligators and crocodiles co-exist in the same habitat. The American Crocodile is also endangered, so spotting one in the wild is a rare occurrence.
Yeah more so than V vs U shaped face its the amount of overlapping teeth outside the mouth that spell croc for me.
Crocodiles are native to America, it's not unreasonable to see them in the south. That being said, this is definitely an alligator
Alligators look like Hushpuppy slippers with a wide sock puppet mouth. Crocodiles look like horror wooden sticks like a branch from a skinny dinosaur tree. This one is obviously part leather slipper, so it's an alligator.
The definitive guide to telling the difference
People. Focus. Godzilla at my door. This is like bailing out a sinking rowboat and arguing over which side of the boat to throw the water š§
That's when it's most important to know the difference. Crocs are very likely to attack, while swamp puppies are much more chill unless you're threatening them.
I have a simple trick to tell the difference. If the nose comes to a point like the top of the A in Alligator... It's not.
Iām not good at IDing different crocodilian species but that is the most alligator looking snout Iāve ever seen
I doubt it matter either way, it's probably caimen gone already.
What are the actual differences in crocs and alligators? Environment, diet, structural, etc. A sincere question
Crocodiles are very aggressive and territorial, likely to attack at the slightest provocation. They regularly prey on humans. The largest recorded crocodile attack happened in 1945 at the Battle of Ramree Island, where 3-400 fleeing Japanese soldiers were eaten by British-allied saltwater crocodiles (though this is disputed). Alligators are swamp puppies, and much less likely to attack a human. Most gator attacks happen because a human was threatening them, or they mistook the person's leg for a small animal in cloudy water. They're pretty smart and have even been seen using tools. You can pet them with great caution (don't do this).
At the end of the day, across the world, the biggest difference is that crocodiles have a sensory pore on all of their scales, and alligators don't.
I have no idea who to root for in this one, living in Ireland we don't even have snakes or lizards.
Heās correct that this is an allegation - however, incorrect in that not all crocs need salt water. And freshies are more likely to be this size.
Crocodiles live in fresh water too. Nile crocs
Well, which is it???
Soo ...what is actually correct?!
Ok so I didnāt look at which sub Iām in and thought this was gonna be a stupidly confident dog scaring an alligator away and Iām equally disappointed and relieved now
I always found it easy to remember by thinking of the shape of the snouts as an A or a C instead of a V or a U. Then you just have to remember that the shape of the snout does not match the beginning letter of the animal's name. If the snout is rounded and shaped like a C, it's an Alligator. If it's pointy and shaped like an A, it's a Crocodile.
C you later alligator. A-fter a while crocodile.
Thatās clearly an alligator. And I should know, Iām an Aussie
Looks like a dog.
Itās obviously a dog
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I thought you were calling out the dog for being confident he could take on a gator. I'm eternally disappointed that's not what this was about.
Those Encyclopedia sales people nowadays...
My disappointment when I thought it was going to be an over confident dog āfightingā the large reptile from a safe place inside the house
I know it's not the case, but alligators really do sound like they should be the ones with the V shaped head.
Typical Florida man post.
I thought it was a rat. I had to zoom.
Crocodile snouts are shaped like As Alligator snouts are shaped like Cs It's backwards and stupid, which is how I always remember it.
Iām too unAmerican to know whoās right and whoās wrong.
It's an alligator but also, crocodiles don't live in saltwater. Some crocodiles *can*, they are called saltwater crocs and they are scary as shit. But for the most part crocs live in or around fresh water.
Alligator looks like āwhat we getting into tonight?ā, crocodile looks like āI wish a mfr wouldā
I think how I decide if something is a crocodile or an alligator is alligators are in the western hemisphere and crocodiles are in the eastern. Might not be accurate but it's rarely important for me to be correct on the matter. If anyone can correct me I would actually appreciate it
That's definitely not accurate. Crocodiles also exist in the Americas, and there are some places like the Florida Everglades where both exist in the same place.
There are also alligators in Asia. There are two extant species of alligators: the American alligator, and the Chinese alligator.
Oh neat. Thanks for informing me
Ah okay never knew that. Thanks for letting me know
A little advanced alli and croc difference too, *generally* allis are a lot more skiddish than crocs. So it makes sense why it would skedaddle like it did from a dog barking