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Originally posted by: BAGIANT
Damn, why are you trying to scare him to death? I've never seen a croc or alligator in the Keys. No monkeys either. About the only kind of wild animal I've seen were those stupid roosters and chickens that run around loose. If staying in the wrong place, they'll get you up at the rise of dawn.
There's also a great place downtown which serves a mean breakfast. Can't remember the name, but you can look it up in that booklet I'm sending you!
Bags is pretty close to "right". Most of the monkeys are contained on the islands, or in Monkey Jungle. Occasionally there may be an escapee, but they usually don't last long before being caught and returned.
The chickens and roosters run rampant, and can be found on most islands along the way. There's a Circle K about halfway that may have upwards of 100 or more. LOL
As for the Crocs and Gators, they are there, usually in the swamps - marsh areas, backwaters and canals, etc. Not a large population of crocs, and not the type that inhabit the Nile River that we see on National Geographic bringing down water buffalo, etc. Hard to find since they are reclusive. Also, the snakes eat them. Google "snake eats gator" if you choose to see images.
Enjoy yourselves, it's usually a very relaxing place.
