Gator is the same. Its pretty good if cooked right.Sounds like you've moved to the jungle. What sort of area are you in? Is it suburban or rural? I've heard Florida is full of every invasive species you can imagine but didn't know there were so many local hazards.
We get crocodile on the menu here sometimes, it's like a cross between fish and chicken. Not bad but I wouldn't go out of my way to get it.