The question frequently arises as to if we have crocodiles or alligators. It is lesson time!

 There is actually quite a bit of difference, once you know how to tell. The easiest thing is that alligators live in fresh water and crocodiles in salt. But there are a few places where there are both, so just to make sure that you know which is eating you, I'll try to make this simple. 

The thing to remember is that an alligator is black and the corcodile is gray. Also, since you will be seeing the eating end of the animal best, remember that if the nose tapers down to a narrow front it is a corcodile but it the nose is broad and flat with a rounded front it is an alligator. This way, should you happen to survive the event you will have accurate stories to tell to people you know!