How fast are Alligators? Like lightning this huge Alligator nabbed a big Softshell Turtle. I had no idea that was coming! I thought maybe I'd get lucky and the gator would bellow but instead a poor turtle met its end. 😬 A group of us were watching from the boardwalk when POW! No matter how many time I see these predator/prey interactions, the absolute power of alligators just taps into a primal feeling of awe and respect. April. Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Florida #alligator #nature #wildlife #an