I thought the same thing about the gators, but then I saw the chain link fence! Cool! I'd be out there sewing too. (Only taking breaks to cook up and eat some good cajun seasoned shrimp). Yum!
However, I'd have to sprinkle some white powdered lime from the porch (and under) to the fence to keep the snakes out. Lived in Slidell, La for a few years and the snakes got me the most.... Eeeeks