'Alligators'

Alligators

mike from The 4th planet from the sun -

i know this kid in florida that actually has a pet alligator and it is really nice and he wants it to be his guard dog pretty much so i dont know how to make an alligator mean.

Comment #1 jay (216.65.194.190) -

Hi im looking for a alligaotr for sale i live in texas and would really like to have one email me if you can help me?

Comment #2 catharine (24.93.117.39) -

Just so we're clear... IT IS ILLEGAL TO HAVE A PET ALLIGATOR IN FLORIDA! Alligators are mean, it doesn't take much to make them aggressive, just like any animal, frequent handling makes them tame and manageable. They are not "guard dogs"! Owning any animal bred and trained to be aggressive is a legal liability, they are considered a deadly weapon and you can be charged accordingly if someone is accidently or purposefully hurt.

As for Texas, check with your state and local laws, any state where exotic animals can live naturally usually bars them as pets. I know many of the southern states have begun placing limits on exotic reptiles because there is a growing population of exotics in the wild interfering with the natural environment and species. Carefully check the state and local laws in your area before buying an alligator, the restrictions are often tight, sometimes requiring a permit before purchase, others require a permit once it get to a certain length, some areas require a care class before buying an exotic, here I found it difficult to find out who was in charge of permits or licensing, each agency placed blame or responsibility on another agency, I still don't have a straight answer... I knew it wasn't illegal though, so now I have Chomper. :)

Comment #3 Akayla (198.146.58.175) -

There is an alligator species called the Caimen, it grows to 6-8 ft and is legal to own as a pet! even in Florida. Check the web out and there is no special permits for it you can have as many as you want. It is illegal to own a wild caught gator but these guys are perfectly legal.

Comment #4 Julii (71.67.115.140) -

Legal Yes. However, they can be extremely hard to handle, and require an extremely experienced handler. Even if it is just a caimen, and not a full-on alligator, they are still VERY nippy. In anycase, you won't need to train an alligator to be mean. Although he seems very docile now, believe me, when the time comes to it, if he needs to be, he'll be angry. BUT, if he is, then you have bigger issues. Legal issues. You shouldn't have to try to make an alligator mean. That isn't fair to the animal.

Comment #5 skkflip@yahoo.com (67.78.112.167) -

yes you can keep an alligator as a pet in florida, you just have to get the right permits and licenses.

Comment #6 skkflip again (67.78.112.167) -

and you have to purchase one from a licensed reptile dealer, you can't just take one from the wild and try to domesticate it.

Comment #7 Cory McMullen (68.61.172.78) -

Anyone know about Michigan's gator laws? I can't get any help from any of the offices i've called. Appreciated Cory

Comment #8 Cory McMullen (68.61.172.78) -

sorry, my emails cmagic1986@aol.com. Thanks again

Comment #9 Tony Alaniz (66.94.98.209) -

My name is Tony Alaniz I live in Premont, TX and I have been searching for small alligators or crocodiles for sale for quite a while. If you can please give me a call or email me about finding one it would be great 361-228-5568 alanizfuneral@yahoo.com thank you very much.

Comment #10 Gator Bob (71.108.153.47) -

Experienced gator handler wants baby alligator. Only serious reply. Don't need advise or lectures, just baby alligator.

Thanks,

Gator Bob

Comment #11 Philip Blankenship (170.189.193.3) -

I am interested in getting a Caiman. If you could please call me when or if you know where I can get them (361)549-6584. Thanks

Comment #12 Logan Pope (65.28.2.97) -

hey,

my name is Logan And i want to have another alligator.

i live in Kansas City, MO. We had a gator before but it got loose, now we cant find it

Comment #13 Ricky Bobby (67.203.90.146) -

Looking for baby american alligator for sale...ANYWHERE.Please email me if you know anywhere to get one, thank you

Comment #14 Ricky bobby (67.203.90.146) -

email kwills58@yahoo.com btw

Comment #15 John Clover from Belleville, Illinois - Sat Jul 19 00:09:34 2008

I am curious where I could buy a baby giraffe and how much it would cost. An odd question, I know.

Comment #16 Greenmanbacchus from Hammonton New Jersey USA - Sat Jul 19 19:13:41 2008

Alligators are perhaps the most docile of all the crocodilians.

That does not mean that they arent potentially dangerous.

They'll get anywhere from 12 feet long up to the record which is over 19 feet. An adult alligator is expensive to house and feed properly. They're definitely NOT a 'guard' animal.

If you need a 'guard' animal ( and are prepared for the liability), the best animal for the job is a dog.

As far an 'Where can I get an alligator', search the net using a search word such as 'alligators for sale' There's plenty of 'em available, they're not hard to find.

Good Luck!

GMB

Comment #17 Jon (65.27.167.203) - Fri Sep 19 16:12:40 2008

I have a female gator that is 5-7 years old. Well maintained and loved and cared for. Need to find a new home for her because of her size. She's 5 feet long. Please email if interested. jonlovesgators@yahoo.com

Comment #18 Jason DeBottis (24.250.240.48) - Sat Sep 20 14:54:22 2008

I am looking for an alligator that i could use for educational talks in a local museum here in Florida. I could use a caiman to represent one but i would rather use the real thing. Our museum is short on funds and I am trying to help bring more money back into it so we do not have to lay anyone else off in the fall. Please email me if you have or are interested in lending me a alligator for these uses. I have plenty of hours, but i dont know how to obtain the proper permits to have one for educational purposes here in Florida since i am new to this sort of thing and when i called the Florida fish and game commission they were very short with me about the topic. I would appreciate any information someone could give me regarding this topic.

Thanks,

Jason

Comment #19 charlie (75.162.240.199) - Tue Sep 30 21:53:20 2008

go to watchemgrowreptiles.com

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