Thanks Tom! We're looking forward to the change. We were down in the area a few weeks ago - and can verify - there is winter there, it was 50F. Like ice, I tell you!
Dakazman,
The pics were taken from way to close, for me anyhows. We've glimpsed a couple alligators while in FL, one in a pond, and one (about 6~ foot) appearing to wait for traffic to clear before crossing the road... Since taking the attached photo, I try to keep a very healthy distance from wildlife. I had to step back to get the snake framed as was too close. Later, I found it was a Banded Sea Krait, one of the more venomous snakes around. Respect. (and distance!)
