Keeper bitten by Darth-Gator.

[m0lsx]

I spotted this in the news.

An animal handler attacked by an alligator as crying children looked on has said she "loves" the reptile and that it should not face any consequences.

The part of the story that concerned me was.

Lindsay Bull, the handler told local reporters.

he had been trained to respond to commands, including to allow her to kiss him on the face.

 

[MBullock]

It's because she touched the tongue on accident. Kinda like a cat always going for string, they cant help themselves, it's an auto reflex

 

[DustyD]

It's because she touched the tongue on accident. Kinda like a cat always going for string, they cant help themselves, it's an auto reflex

Yeah I have read and seen reports about that before with alligators biting/clamping down on someone who touched their tongue.

 

[DustyD]

I did a bit of reading and it seems as if the snout is quite sensitive, apparently on par if not greater than our finger tips.

 

[m0lsx]

I did a bit of reading and it seems as if the snout is quite sensitive, apparently on par if not greater than our finger tips.

I remember watch a TV show called something like the Gatorboys, or similar & I remember then saying all it takes is a drop of sweat & the mouth automatically snaps shut.

 

[DustyD]

I remember watch a TV show called something like the Gatorboys, or similar & I remember then saying all it takes is a drop of sweat & the mouth automatically snaps shut.

Yes, I remember that or something similar. Amazing how nature can be.