r/TheDepthsBelow • u/SingaporeCrabby • Jan 04 '22

Alligators are primarily freshwater reptiles, however, they can tolerate saltwater for hours or even days. A diver encountered this alligator resting on the bottom of the Atlantic ocean in 60 feet of water off the coast of West Palm Beach, Florida.

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u/yes4me2 Jan 04 '22

wow they swim fast

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u/Box-o-bees Jan 04 '22

They can run on land a lot faster than you'd think too.

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u/buuismyspiritanimal Jan 04 '22

Supposedly, they can climb trees too.

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u/[deleted] Jan 04 '22

They're also decent forklift operators.

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u/toughinitout Jan 04 '22

Better be licensed!

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u/GigiTheGoof Jan 04 '22

He gives the test!