Ever stood on the shore of an inviting pond on a hot summer day in Maine, ready to jump in for a cool swim and thought, hmmm, wonder if there's any leeches in there?

Well, if you lived in Florida, leeches would be the least of your worries.

Nine-foot alligators stealthily plying Florida waters have snatched and eaten three people down there just this week!

Florida "state wildlife officials said alligators are generally on the move looking for mates and food this time of year."

That's just no way to go. No thank you.

I'll take Maine leeches any day. A little salt or a quick touch with a match flame and off your leg they go.

Not so with a big honkin' hungry gator.

Further, becoming gator food is one thing, but being grabbed as a gator mate? Now that's where I draw the line...