They have perfect camouflage at this age. Young Alligators hide along the banks under the small bushes and duck weed. Their coloring is still soft and mottled when this size.
He was no more than 3 feet (.91m) in length. Maybe 3 years old.
Duck Weed, Alligator
Looks like this guy has a great shot at making it to adulthood …. so far.
I agree. Big enough to have learned a few things. This is also a protected swamp. All he needs to do is keep away from the big guys.