We here at Blue Crab Boulevard have done yeoman’s work keeping the world informed of the behavior of alligators. The sneeky reptiles have been known to disguise themselves in order to trap unsuspecting humans. They have pretended to be doormats, gift-wrapped packages, luggage and even as golf balls.
The camogators are back in a big way now. The newest trick is to disguise themselves as motorcycles! Then they get some willing human to raffle them off.
How do you outrun an alligator that has a top speed of more than 120mph?
Thankfully this one doesn’t bite anymore but ‘GatorBike’ as it has been dubbed is still going to turn heads and set pulses racing as it eats up the highways.
The custom-made bike, crafted from the skin and skull of a real alligator that was culled by authorities to keep their numbers down, has been created to raise funds for a wildlife charity.
Jim Jablon, owner of the Wildlife Rehabilitation of Hernando (WROH) in Florida, devised the GatorBike to raise funds for his centre. WROH rescues exotic pets that have been neglected or abused by their owners and either releases them back into the wild, re-homes them or cares for them on site.
Just wait until pets and even neighbors begin disappearing in the “lucky” winner’s neighborhood! Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Humor aside, tickets for the raffle for the unusual bike are supposed to be available at the WROH website (which is here, I think.)
I eat gators. They’re a bit chewy, but here in SW Florida eating gators is considered a public service. Frozen it goes for $9/lb for premium tail.
You know, I have been deeply troubled by your failure to cover the vile Animal Uprising. I guess that you have finally reclaimed your heritage.
Cool looking bike!
More alligator coverage, please!