Hi Folks! Actually, the major difference between crocs and gators is that gators' heads are longer and more triangular; crocs have a shorter snout and also tend to have a larger and rounder torso than gators. In Louisiana where I grew up it's not unusual to catch one of those boogers sunning in a canal or a backyard pool, so I've seen enough of them to know what one looks like. And BTW, fried alligator is a marvelous dish--and no, it doesn't taste like chicken!!! Peter (Dr Zik)