Ray the Trapper's Lil' Snappers
wild area - kids only
Fun Fact #1
The longest alligator relocated by Ray the Trapper was 12 feet.
That's nearly as long as 18 pencils laid end to end!
Color this Gator!
The longest alligator I trapped so far was twelve feet long!
The heaviest alligator I've trapped was approximately 550 pounds.
In 2016, I trapped approximately 100 alligators.
Alligators are opportunist, meaning that any fish, birds, turtles, and small mammals are part of their diet.
Capturing an elusive animal! They're strong swimmers, quick on land, and extremely powerful! It can take hours to spot, capture and restrain an alligator, depending upon the situation and conditions.
Having a lifetime fascination with wildlife and all animals, I was actually very lucky. I was on the FWC referral list as a private nuisance wildlife trapper, when I received a letter asking if I'd be interested in joining the Nuisance Alligator Trapping team. From there I later accepted positions with the crocodile and bear programs.